Scheme of work Adventurous Activities key stage 2

Unit 2 (Year 4) Lesson 1TBPhase 1: IntroductionRecap work completed in year 3.Lesson outcomes:• Listen to and follow instructions• Give and receive verbal instructions thatguides others through a pre-determinedcourse• Retain information in order to accurately relayto others in the groupKey Words: remember / retain, orientate, routeGeirfa Allweddol: cofio / cadw, cyfeiriadu, llwybrSkillsFramework:Phase 2: Teacher InputSet the scenario as outlined on AR5 ‘The EnchantedForest’Set the challenge: Pixies must evade the sleeping trollshidden under various toadstools by crossing the Forestclearing via the toadstools (hoops). One group membershould take on the role of the ‘Wise Wizard’ to help guidethe pixies. The Wizard has a map showing where each trollis sleeping.Phase 3: Pupil InteractionFrom the starting point, each pupil in turn makes their way through thetoadstool field, avoiding the sleeping trolls. Each time a pupil steps ona new toadstool, the Wizard indicates whether it’ is safe or whether itharbours a sleeping troll. Pupils indicate the danger with a bean-bag.The winning group is the one with everyone sat down at the finish.To progress the game;• play without bean-bags so that pupils must remember the saferoute• give groups different routes to follow• ask pupils to plan courses for others to followPhase 4: ReviewRe-visit the lesson outcomes;• How did you remember the route when the beanbags were taken away?• What skills did the wizard demonstrate in order toexplain which part of the route was safe / unsafe?(orientate the map, give clear and timelyinstructions)• What did you need to consider when planning acourse for another group?Think of your own personal target for next lessonResources and equipment: AR5 ‘The Enchanted Forest’- 23 ­