Solving problems by working together to score points
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can help my team devise a strategy for success.
Key learning points
- Move: moving quickly requires good physical coordination.
- Think: a successful team adapts and experiments with new strategies to improve performance.
- Feel: trying our best, even when it is challenging, shows resilience.
- Connect: kindly motivating team members develops trust and respect.
Keywords
Adapt - to change something in response to new conditions or rules
Motivation - the drive to keep trying to do your best, even when things are tough
Strategy - a plan for achieving success
Common misconception
Pupils shout at teammates when they make a mistake, causing teammates to be unmotivated and upset.
Remind pupils of the importance of positivity and motivation, using kind and encouraging words.
Teacher tip
If your setting only has small hoops, give each team 3 hoops to complete the challenge
Equipment
hoops, beanbags, cones
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Why should we make adaptations to challenges?
Q2.What are you showing if you take ownership of your actions and do your part in a task or team?
Q3.Which of these skills can help you to explain a new idea to your team?
Q4.What do we score to win a game?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What do we call a plan for successfully completing a challenge?
Q2.What can we do with our strategy if it isn’t working?
Q3.What are we doing when we use encouraging words when talking with our team?
Q4.When is it ok to shout angrily at your teammates?
To help you plan your 4 physical education lesson on: Solving problems by working together to score points, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 4 physical education lesson on: Solving problems by working together to score points, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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.
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