River crossing with a casualty
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can solve a series of increasingly complex and physically challenging problems.
Key learning points
- Move: carrying heavy objects effectively requires keeping them close to your body to avoid strain on the back.
- Think: explaining your rationale to the team allows informed decisions to be taken on the chosen strategy.
- Feel: determination is required to resolve more complex problems.
- Connect: encouraging a teammate to share an idea that resolves a problem builds deeper connections.
Keywords
Communication - clearly sharing ideas, information and strategies among team members
Problem analysis - breaking down the problem to understand it better and identify solutions
Conflict resolution - addressing and resolving disagreements to maintain team harmony
Common misconception
A simple or fast resolution is not always the best resolution.
Sometimes deeper thinking is required to prevent further problems arising as a result of your actions.
Teacher tip
While teams/ individuals work out the best options, try to leave them to do so, as this helps to build their problem solving, communication and conflict resolution skills. Offer advice/guidance when and where necessary.
Equipment
8 badminton posts, barrier tape, selection of large, small & medium sports kit, benches, vaults & other obstacles.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - outdoor learning
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When working with others, what will enable us to develop a sense of shared adventure?
Q2.To keep safe, what must we be mindful of when planning our walking route?
Q3.To ensure we are fully present, what must we ignore?
Q4.What does active listening allow us to do when working with others?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Is a simple and fast resolution always the best resolution?
Q2.What can teams use to address and resolve disagreements?
Q3.What key skill helps to break down a problem to understand it better and identify solutions?
Q4.What personal quality is required to resolve more complex problems?
To help you plan your 10 physical education lesson on: River crossing with a casualty, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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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.
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