Problem solving challenges as a team
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can work as a team to solve a navigation task against the clock.
Key learning points
- Move: precise movements in the right direction are achieved by always facing forwards.
- Think: negotiation involves critical thinking skills to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
- Think: elimination involves considering and then rejecting possible choices.
- Feel: being part of a team to solve a problem stimulates feelings of self-worth.
- Connect: adaptability is essential when working as part of a team to problem solve.
Keywords
Process of elimination - the act of considering and rejecting each possible choice until there is only one left
Decision making - the action or process of making important decisions by gathering information and assessing the options carefully
Communication - a means of sending or receiving information via speaking, listening, or non-verbal approaches like signalling and body language.
Common misconception
Letting the most vocal pupils make all the decisions as they have the answers.
The loudest people don't always have the best ideas. If you are a dominant character it is especially important to invest time in learning how and when to be quiet, to listen or to invite others to contribute.
Teacher tip
Pre make 6-7 tarpaulins pre-lined with masking tape if this is an activity you are likely to repeat, thus save drawing grids out in chalk each time.
Equipment
Additional materials pgs 1-2 for each group of 4, cones to mark banks of the river, chalk or tarpaulins marked up with masking tape, additional materials pgs 4-6 per group of 4, clipboard per group
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - outdoor learning
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.To move forward and run faster, what must we drive?
Q2.Fitness is our ability to meet the needs of what?
Q3.Experiencing a sense of accomplishment is beneficial to what kind of health?
Q4.What is most important when trying to improve our fitness?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is a process of elimination?
Q2.What positive feelings could be developed if we are truly listened to?
Q3.How could we demonstrate adaptability?
Q4.What is critical thinking?
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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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