Helping my teammates
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can reflect and try new ideas to solve a problem and help my teammates.
Key learning points
- Move: moving in different ways can help my team to find solutions to problems.
- Think: trying different ideas and reflecting on how useful they are for the team can help us find better solutions.
- Feel: showing self-belief and trying our hardest will inspire others and lead the team to success.
- Connect: working with others can help to build trust amongst my team and find solutions to problems.
Keywords
Problem - a difficulty, challenge or obstacle that needs a solution or answer
Solution - a response, answer or way to overcome a difficulty, challenge or obstacle
Reflect - to think carefully about something that has happened
Common misconception
Some pupils might think that once a solution has been found to complete a challenge, this is the only option that should be used.
Many challenges and problems have various different solutions. One solution might suit the skills in your team and a different solution might suit another team.
Teacher tip
Lightweight equipment such as balloons and plastic cups are required, so an indoor or sheltered space will be most suitable.
Equipment
90+ cones, 15 balloons, 15 cups, 30 straws, variety of obstacles
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these people have the same goal as you when you are completing a team challenge?
Q2.When should you offer help to your teammates?
Q3.Which of these characteristics can be strengthened in a team when you help each other?
Q4.What can you do if your first tactic doesn’t seem to work?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.If your team is finding something difficult, who is responsible for thinking of possible solutions?
Q2.Which of these words means to think back carefully over something?
Q3.What should you and your team do when you face a problem or an obstacle?
Q4.Why should we reflect on our ideas and movements?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
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