From Team Challenges to Tactical Orienteering
•Year 9
•Outdoor Adventurous Activities
•Pre-arranged at station 1, secured safely to prevent trip hazards
Alternative: PE ropes, skipping ropes, or climbing rope sections
Each set contains different difficulty level codes, instruction cards provided
Alternative: Combination locks, puzzle boxes, or number sequence cards
Balls sorted by colour/type, containers arranged at appropriate distances
Alternative: Tennis balls and buckets with cardboard dividers
Nails counted and checked for safety, base blocks stable and level
Alternative: Balance challenges using pencils and erasers
Pre-filled with team names and challenge list
Alternative: Clipboards with recording sheets
Set to 8-minute intervals for rotation timing
Alternative: Mobile phone timers, large countdown clocks
Clear, visual instructions with safety reminders
Alternative: Printed A4 sheets in protective sleeves
The process of sharing information, ideas and feelings effectively with others
Using spoken words to share information and instructions
Using body language, gestures, and facial expressions to communicate
Working together effectively towards a common goal, sharing ideas and responsibilities
To carefully consider and judge the success of something, identifying strengths and areas for improvement
Having confidence in your team members' abilities and reliability
The ability to bounce back from setbacks and keep trying when things get difficult
Planning ahead and considering different approaches before taking action
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development through technical terms, communication skills including clear instructions and active listening
Logical reasoning and systematic problem-solving approaches, spatial awareness in puzzle challenges, timing and measurement during activities
Physics principles in balance challenges, understanding of forces and equilibrium in nail balance activity
Spatial reasoning and orientation skills, understanding of position and movement during navigation challenges
Teamwork and collaboration skills, resilience and growth mindset development, leadership and responsibility
Problem-solving methodologies, systematic approaches to complex challenges, evaluation and refinement of solutions
Central location with clear sight lines to all five challenge stations, moving strategically to support struggling teams
Monitor application of SPEC framework, quality of team communication, evidence of leadership rotation, signs of frustration or disengagement
Step in if teams bypass planning phase, provide hints for teams stuck without progress, address any unsafe behaviour immediately, support teams showing signs of conflict
Model enthusiastic problem-solving language, show how to give constructive feedback to team members, demonstrate patience when challenges are difficult
Large sports hall or outdoor area minimum 30m x 20m with clear sight lines to all stations
Dry, even surface free from slip hazards, adequate space between challenge stations
Stop all activities with whistle signal, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or emotional support as needed
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