Solving problems with a team
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can work effectively with my team to ensure we collaborate successfully.
Key learning points
- Move: completing obstacle courses requires agility, balance and coordination.
- Think: creatively adapting an obstacle course makes it inclusive for everyone.
- Think: ongoing evaluation of our teamwork ensures positive progress towards our goal.
- Feel: completing obstacle courses in a team is fun and can build self confidence.
- Connect: consideration of others demonstrates empathy and responsibility.
Keywords
Adapt - to change or adjust in response to new conditions or requirements
Responsibility - taking ownership of your actions and doing your part in a task or team
Teamwork - a group effort to complete a task successfully
Common misconception
Pupils become too fixated on specific movements in their obstacle courses and become upset when others make adaptations.
Stress the importance of movement for enjoyment,and that adaptations are sometimes necessary so everyone can succeed.
Teacher tip
The equipment list is for illustration purposes only. Use whatever is available in your setting.
Equipment
planks, crates, cones, hoops, floor markers, agility ladders, exercise floor spots, beanbags, ropes, benches and gymnastics tables
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How should we collaborate with others?
Q2.How should we communicate instructions as a leader?
Q3.If we can solve problems and complete tasks quickly, what will this lead to?
Q4.What does a group need to complete a task?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which skill helps us reflect on our obstacle course design and possible improvements?
Q2.Which of these adaptations can help make a challenge easier for a team?
Q3.Why is it important to let others make adaptations to an obstacle course?
Q4.What can you do to support your teammates?
To help you plan your 4 physical education lesson on: Solving problems with a team, 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 with a team, 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.
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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