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Lesson 4 of 6
  • Year 4

Solving problems with a team

I can work effectively with my team to ensure we collaborate successfully.

Lesson 4 of 6
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  • Year 4

Solving problems with a team

I can work effectively with my team to ensure we collaborate successfully.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: completing obstacle courses requires agility, balance and coordination.
  2. Think: creatively adapting an obstacle course makes it inclusive for everyone.
  3. Think: ongoing evaluation of our teamwork ensures positive progress towards our goal.
  4. Feel: completing obstacle courses in a team is fun and can build self confidence.
  5. 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.


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The equipment list is for illustration purposes only. Use whatever is available in your setting.
Teacher tip

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

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
How should we collaborate with others?

ignore one another
coordinate our bodies
Correct answer: make decisions together

Q2.
How should we communicate instructions as a leader?

Correct answer: clearly
loudly
quietly

Q3.
If we can solve problems and complete tasks quickly, what will this lead to?

Correct answer: success
boredom
frustration

Q4.
What does a group need to complete a task?

problems
Correct answer: teamwork
arguments

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Which skill helps us reflect on our obstacle course design and possible improvements?

Correct answer: evaluation
trust
fairness

Q2.
Which of these adaptations can help make a challenge easier for a team?

Correct answer: moving equipment closer
moving equipment apart
stacking equipment high

Q3.
Why is it important to let others make adaptations to an obstacle course?

so everyone fails
Correct answer: so everyone succeeds
it's not important

Q4.
What can you do to support your teammates?

ignore them
Correct answer: help them
argue with them