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Hello, my name's Mrs. Wylie, and I'm here to take you through the third and final lesson in our Key Stage 3 Remote Learning: Outdoor Adventurous Activities unit of work.

Now, these lessons have all been designed, so no matter where you are learning today, hopefully you can get involved in joining with the task with us.

Now, this lesson is all about, can you break down a task to solve a problem, and then reflect on it?

You'll need for this lesson a safe space to work in, some A4 paper and scissors, a full toilet roll or masking tape, and tape to use on door frames such as masking tape, nothing that's gonna damage your paint work.

Also be good to have some camping items, such as a torch, sleeping bag, pillow, some food, wash bag, teddy, book, whatever it is that you may decide is something you would need to take to go camping.

And if you don't have any of those items, it doesn't matter at all.

Just get items that might represent them.

So you could use some of your teddy bears or items of clothing.

Our outcome for today's lesson is I can break down a task to solve a problem, then reflect on my performance afterwards.

We have three keywords in today's lesson, and we're gonna go through them as my turn and your turn.

The first key word, my turn, maneuver.

Your turn.

Well done.

Now, to maneuver means a controlled movement or action to change position or direction.

Second keyword, my turn, flexibility.

Your turn.

Well done.

Flexibility is the ability to move your joints and muscles through a full range of motion.

And the third and final keyword, my turn, solution.

Your turn.

Brilliant.

Solution is a way to successfully solve a problem or overcome a challenge.

Let's get started on our warmup.

I want you to show what you know about preparing for problem solving activities.

Your first step is to pick five different movements, such as squatting, sidestepping, jogging, jumping.

The only rule is each of the five must be different.

Your second step, you're gonna do each of these movements for 30 seconds each.

And then finally, you're gonna repeat those movements and you're gonna change something to make it harder.

So you may change the speed at which you work at.

You may change the effort in how hard you're working.

You may change the direction on which you move or you may decide to increase the time in which you do it for.

It's completely up to you.

Personalize a level of challenge for you.

Can you use movements that will develop your flexibility in preparation for this lesson?

So maybe think about some movements that are mobility-based and will help you increase your ability to maneuver through our space.

Can you make your movements travel around your space so you have to maneuver around the corners?

Maybe think about that to help make this warmup really specific to what we're gonna do next.

And maybe you could add an obstacle to travel over or under and find a solution that allows you to maintain your movement as you go.

So think about making it more challenging and thinking about giving yourself some more problems to solve.

Have a little look at the pupil in the video who completes this warmup in a really simple way, but it still prepares her body to exercise.

Once you've had a little watch and you know what it is you need to do, get stuck in and design and do your own, and then come back to me and we'll start the lesson.

Have fun.

Hope you're feeling nice, and warm, and ready to go.

So in our lesson, can you break down a task to solve a problem, and then reflect on it, it is split into two learning cycles.

The first one is thinking logically, and the second one is a maneuver challenge.

Let's get started on the first learning cycle, thinking logically.

Our bodies are designed to move.

Moving helps blood flow to the brain, which improves our focus, our memory, and our mental health.

It builds strong muscles and bones, improves our fitness, and reduces illness and injury.

It can also make us feel more positive and build our confidence.

And it helps us sleep better and complete everyday tasks easier.

We need to move so we can live long and healthy lives.

And there are lots of different ways that we can do that.

Using a full range of movement in our joints and muscles during our activities is really important.

And we're gonna do that today in the maneuvering activities I'm gonna put you through.

Using this full range of movement will help keep your joints mobile and will reduce the risk of injury.

It will also improve your performance and it will support your lifelong movement, which we all want.

How you move is completely up to you.

Now, you'll have your own way that you like moving, and if you haven't yet found that, then keep searching 'cause movement is so good for us.

It could be that you like cycling or walking out in the forest.

It could be you love running.

You may love some more adventurous sports like surfing or skateboarding.

It really doesn't matter how, but keep moving and keep using those joints to make sure that we've got a lifelong range of movement.

Sam and Sofia are discussing what maneuver means.

Do you know?

Sofia says, "I imagine the task that we need to break down will be physical, so that will be a good chance to get moving.

" And Sam says, "Yeah, I expect so.

So we'll need to use our full range of movement to maneuver our bodies through some spaces I imagine.

" You're right, Sam, well done.

We are gonna be doing lots of that.

And we went through the keyword of maneuver earlier, and hopefully you guys can remember what that means.

Let's check our understanding.

Can you find a low level piece of furniture and can you show me that you can maneuver under or around it?

Have a little pause and go and practice and see if you can use your full range of movement to do that.

And then come back to me and we'll check if you managed it.

Really well done.

You should have used your full range of movement across multiple joints to move your body through tight spaces.

And that bending, and maneuvering, and making sure that we can lift our limbs in different directions is so important for us to make use of our working space.

As Sofia and Sam discussed, in this lesson you're going to be breaking down a task in order to solve a problem.

Sofia says, "We're definitely going to need logical and creative thinking to find the correct solution.

" Absolutely, Sofia.

Sam says, "What do you mean by logical and creative, Sofia?

" Do you know what Sofia means?

Why is she saying that logical and creative thinking are important?

Do they mean different things?

What do you think?

So in this lesson, we're going to be breaking down tasks to find solutions.

Did you think about that question?

What do you think the difference is between logic and creativity?

Sofia says, "They're both to do with how you think.

Logic is where we think step by step and make sensible choices.

" Sam says, "I agree, whereas creativity is about coming up with new or different ideas.

" Can you think of any examples yourself?

Well done if you thought of some.

Sam says, "Okay, so if I was doing an obstacle course, I would logically plan my route first so I don't waste time.

If I was carrying equipment through the obstacle course and it wasn't working well, I could think creatively to change my grip or alter the path I'm taking.

" That's really true, Sam.

Really good use and example.

Sofia says, "Yes, they work well together as logical thinking helps us plan the task and creative thinking helps us improve the plan.

" So Sam says, "So, if I was building a den, my logical thinking would help me decide where it should go and what to build first.

My creative thinking would help me find clever ways to make it stronger or bigger.

" You're right, Sam.

Let's check your understanding, shall we?

True or false?

Using logical and creative thinking enables the correct solution to be found.

What do you think?

Is that true or false?

Great job if you said true.

Now the reason why?

Using logical and creative thinking helps you find the correct solution because you can plan the task clearly and try different ideas if needed.

Together, they help you solve the problems more effectively.

Well done if you've got that right.

Let's get going with Task A, shall we?

So you're gonna get your scissors and a few pieces of paper, just like I've got here.

Your challenge is to get your piece of paper and make a shape that you can fit your body through without ripping the paper.

So use your logical and creative thinking to have a go at finding the solution before you watch the video example.

You're gonna need to use your flexibility to help you maneuver through your paper shape.

So I'm not quite sure how I'd do this.

I'd maybe start by cutting a hole and maybe trying to get as far around the outside as I can.

And then maybe once I've got a nice big hole, I may try and fit through it.

I'm hoping you may do a better job of this than me, but here you go.

Here's what I'm doing.

I'm gonna carry on making this hole and then I'm gonna see if I can get through it.

You guys are gonna use your logical thinking first and then see if you can have a go at it.

Then watch the video after you've had a go to make sure you challenge yourself first.

In the video, you'll see a pupil having a go at doing it herself and then you'll also see her when she finally finds the correct solution.

So you can see how it's done and try that too.

Have fun with this.

I'll see you in a bit.

How did you get on with that?

Did you find the solution on your own?

Hopefully you managed it.

Did you maneuver your body through tight spaces and required you to use your full range of motion?

Hopefully you really had to try and squeeze through that paper shape if you managed to get one big enough.

Sam said he had to really challenge his flexibility when moving through the different size holes that he'd created.

Did you use logical and creative thinking to enable the correct solution to be found?

Hopefully you managed to break into those logical and creative parts and you managed to get there eventually.

Sam said he had to be logical in the steps he took and his creativity enabled him to make a big enough hole to maneuver through.

Well done, Sam.

Right, let's move into the second part of this lesson, the maneuver challenge.

Sofia and Sam are reflecting on their last task.

Sofia said, "I found that task so frustrating.

The video made it look so simple, but when I was trying to work it out myself before watching it, I ripped the paper every time.

" Sam said, "Yes, me too.

I was patient though and I got there eventually.

I think if you maybe took your time, Sofia, and you were a bit more patient, you could have made less mistakes.

" Good thinking, Sam.

Patience helped your brain work properly.

Slow thinking at first will lead to faster success later.

Sam says, "Can you think of a time when rushing made a problem worse for you?

" I know I can think of some examples for me.

In OAA, so Outdoor Adventurous Activities, rushing can lead to dangerous mistakes, and getting frustrated can make problems feel so much harder.

Calm thinking will help you spot solutions.

Can you think of examples of when patience could help in school or in life in general?

Have a little think and pause the video if you want to, and then come back and we'll go through the next check for understanding.

Okay, so how can we reduce errors when trying to find a solution to a challenging problem?

Is it a, be competitive, b, be patient, or is it c, think fast?

Which one do you think it is?

Great job if you said b, be patient.

Patience is so important to allow our brain to really work through different thoughts and processes and come up with the right solution.

Sofia says, "Yes, I think you're right, Sam.

If I had been more patient, I probably would've found the solution.

It's just hard to be patient when you feel like you're no good at something.

" Oh, Sofia, I'm sure you're great at it.

Sam said, "Sofia, we can do anything we put our minds to.

I think you just needed some reassurance.

If I was with you, I would've cheered you on and reminded you that you could do it to help maintain your morale.

" That's really nice, Sam.

The encouragement is so important to help people keep their morale up and help 'em keep working hard.

Sam says, "What could we have said or done to offer reassurance to Sofia to help build her morale?

" Do you have any ideas of what you could have done if you were there to support her?

You could tell them, "You're doing great," or "It's okay to find it tricky, but keep going," or "I know you can do this.

" You can remind them what they're good at and what they've done well so far.

You can offer support and work alongside them.

Any of those ideas will really help support someone through a challenge.

Sofia said, "Thanks, everyone.

I was definitely good at the flexibility part.

Once I learned how to make a big enough hole, I used my wide range of movement really well to maneuver through it.

" Sam says, "Great positive reflection, Sofia.

Now I know that with some reassurance, you definitely could have made less mistakes and found the solution quicker.

" Let's check our understanding again.

Let's have a show me.

So imagine someone else is completing the paper task and is feeling low in morale.

Can you offer them some reassurance?

Maybe pause the video and pretend you're doing this right now, then come back.

Really great job if you had a go.

Now, this pupil, I think, is encouraging her teddy bear to do well at this task.

Lots of positive praise going on there.

You should have used positive words of encouragement, remind them what they're doing really well, and maybe supported them with the task.

Well done if you did that.

Let's move on into our next task.

Firstly, you're gonna use your toilet roll and masking tape, maybe check with an adult what space you can use, and create your own web.

So you can either just use the masking tape and pull it across and stick it to the wall or you could use tissue paper to pull across and then stick it with the masking tape.

It's completely up to you.

Now this pupil has just used lines of masking tape and stuck them to the doorframes in the wall, but she did check with her adult first to check the space that they were okay with her doing this.

You're then gonna collect objects that will be useful if you're lost in the great outdoors and place them on one side of your web.

So, for example, you may need a sleeping bag, a pillow, a torch, some food, a book, your toothbrush, anything that you can find that'll be useful.

If you don't have those objects, really don't worry.

Just choose some items that may represent it so you can still pretend that you're getting ready for a great night out in the outdoors.

You're then gonna try and carry each item one at a time through the web.

You earn a point for each item brought back without breaking the tape or the tissue.

Now, you can increase the challenge by adding more strips and making the hole slightly smaller or preventing each hole being used more than once.

So you could say once one item's been carried through that hole, you can't use it again.

But reflect after each attempt.

Think about how good your flexibility was, think about how you went about maneuvering through the gap, and think about how you could maybe improve the next time round.

Once you've had a go, could you challenge a family member to have a go as well?

Maybe see if you can support and encourage them and help them get through the tight spaces, 'cause this looks easier than it is even though it is great fun.

Have a look at the video in a minute of the pupil trying this task in her home, and then you'll see her challenge her dad to have a go after.

And they have a really good laugh doing this.

Have a watch first, and then have a go yourself, and then come back to me.

Good luck.

How did you get on?

Did you have a good time?

Did you maneuver your body through tight space, which required you to use your full range of motion?

Sofia said, "My flexibility is really good, so I was able to get through all of the holes in the web.

" Hopefully you guys got on all right with that as well.

Did you reduce errors by increasing your patience and allowing yourself to take your time?

Sofia said, "I was more patient in this task having reflected on the first one.

I took my time and planned my steps before starting.

" Well done.

Did you offer reassurance when a solution wasn't found to help someone else's morale?

Now, if you haven't had the opportunity to do this yet, don't worry.

Maybe have a go when you get home with someone else later, or maybe you could work through it with a friend at some point.

Definitely try and do this at some point though to practice that offering reassurance to someone else.

Sofia said her neighbor was at home, so she challenged him to get through the maze she created.

He found it hard, but she offered him lots of reassurance and he got there eventually.

Great work, Sofia.

Really well done.

Hopefully you guys can have that same outcome too.

Now, let's get stuck into our cool down, shall we?

I want you to move slowly around your working space, completing the following actions: big arm circles moving forwards and big arm circles moving backwards, taking your time as you move around your space safely.

You're then gonna do some upper body rotations, moving to your left and moving to your right.

And finally, come into some leg swings, swinging your opposite foot through to your opposite hand.

Take your time moving through these activities to make sure you're fully cooled down.

And when you're done, come to a stop and hang your body forward, reaching down towards the ground.

Now, as you're working, think about how you came to your solutions in the two tasks today.

Did you use your logical and creative thinking?

Hopefully you managed it.

And also, have a little think about your commitment.

Could you work to develop your flexibility through some stretching to improve your ability to maneuver through tight spaces, you think?

Maybe you could, each evening before bed, work through some stretches.

Take your time on your cool down and have a little think about your reflection, your commitment, and then come back to me for the summary.

Well done today.

We've done loads of different things in this lesson.

You've maneuvered your body through tight spaces, which has required you to use your full range of motion.

You've used logical and creative thinking, which has enabled the correct solution to be found.

You've reduced errors by increasing patience and allowing yourself to take your time.

And you've offered reassurance when a solution is not found, which can help maintain the morale of others.

Now, if no one was around while you're working through this lesson, definitely try and achieve that outcome later on when someone is.

And have some fun with some challenges where you can offer them reassurance to keep going.

Brilliant work today, everybody.

I really enjoyed this third and final lesson.

Well done.

Take care.