Creative Challenge Design
•Year 6
•Outdoor Adventurous Activities
•Place one in each corner of playing area
Alternative: Bean bags, foam balls
2 metres long, ideally with coloured ends for identification
Alternative: Thick string, climbing rope
Mark corners of playing area
Alternative: Markers, chalk lines
Set up to show reef knot video if available
Alternative: Teacher demonstration only
Working together with others to achieve a common goal
A binding knot used to hold things together, also known as a square knot
A plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal
The sharing of information and ideas between people
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting during freeze periods, measuring rope lengths, understanding patterns in knot sequences
Forces and resistance in standing challenge, properties of materials in rope work
Teamwork, perseverance, supporting others, communication skills, problem-solving confidence
Move around space to observe all students, position for clear demonstrations
Watch for collaboration skills, technical progress, and safety awareness
Step in when students frustrated, provide technique reminders, ensure safety
Use clear, slow movements for demonstrations, repeat as necessary, involve students in demonstrations where safe
Minimum 10m x 10m clear space, soft flooring preferred
Even, non-slip surface free from obstacles and hazards
Stop all activity, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, seek additional support if needed
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