Scheme of work Adventurous Activities key stage 2

Unit 2 (Year 4) Lesson 4JPhase 1: IntroductionRecap last lesson.Lesson outcomes:• Recognise and interpret features and symbolson a map• Plan an off-site journey• Consider the risks and which safety measuresneed to be put in place in order to minimisethem• Decide what to take and how it should becarriedKey Words: Journey, symbol, map, risk, safetyGeirfa Allweddol: Taith, symbol, map, risg,diogelwchSkillsFramework:Phase 3: Pupil InteractionPupils take turns to run the relay to collect a piece of the jigsaw eachtime. Once every piece is collected they assemble the map. Discuss.Complete the same activity with map symbols. They then match thesymbol with the descriptors.Discuss the merits of differing styles of bags / rucksack. Thenundertake a practical investigation with loaded bags in order to decidewhich would be the most suitable for use on a journey.Classroom activityThe class then plans the journey and completes a risk assessment inpreparation for the next lesson.Phase 2: Teacher InputWarm up activity: complete jogging paced relay activitieswhich may include picking up set out cones, going throughhoops, skipping etc. Mobilise and stretch.Set out relay stations, enough for one per group (4 in agroup)Set out jigsaw pieces of 1 the off-site map 2 the mapsymbolsPossibilities to compete an offsite journey include: a schoolexchange, visit to local park, canal path, country park. UseGoogle Earth, Street Map, Ordnance Survey, local authorityplanning department to obtain a map of your school and itssurrounding streets/places of interestPhase 4: ReviewRe-visit the lesson outcomes;• Identify symbols as displayed (teacher holds upcard)• What are the potential risks associated with thejourney?• What safety measures have you put in place?• What are you going to carry in your bag and why?Think of your own personal target for next lessonResources and equipment: Outdoor Learning card J4, visual resources for bags, contents of a rucksack, symbols cards, map jigsaws- 26 ­