- Year 4
Solving problems with good teamwork in a challenge
I can collaborate effectively with my team to devise a successful strategy.
- Year 4
Solving problems with good teamwork in a challenge
I can collaborate effectively with my team to devise a successful strategy.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: moving quickly and accurately can help us to complete challenges faster.
- Think: developing strategies through collaboration can make our team successful.
- Feel: following the rules and giving our best shows determination.
- Connect: listening to others and including all team members shows respect.
Keywords
Challenge - test of ability or skill
Strategy - a plan for achieving success
Collaborate - to work together with one or more people to achieve a common goal
Common misconception
Teams only take notice the ideas shared by the loudest team member.
Remind pupils to encourage all teammates to share ideas, so that everyone feels included, especially those who may not contribute often and remain quiet in the backgound of everything.
To help you plan your year 4 physical education lesson on: Solving problems with good teamwork in a challenge, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 physical education lesson on: Solving problems with good teamwork in a challenge, 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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Equipment
a few balls, beanbags, quoits, cones, floor markers, hoops, pom poms, ribbons, exercise cards (see additional materials)
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
