Scheme of work Adventurous Activities key stage 2

Unit 2 (Year 4) Lesson 7JPhase 1: IntroductionRecap last lesson.Lesson outcomes:• Design and build varying sized shelters usingset equipment• Work successfully as a group, havingconsidered and evaluated each members’contributions• Compare and evaluate the shelters in relationto their sturdiness, durability, weatherproofingand whether it is fit for purposeKey Words: Shelter, evaluate, compare,sturdiness, durabilitySkillsFramework:Phase 2: Teacher InputSet out the equipment. Divide children into groups ofaround 5.Give groups a different sized shelter to build e.g. for 1person or 6 people.Set a time limit to complete the task (e.g. 15 minutes).Geirfa Allweddol: Lloches, gwerthuso, cymharu,cadernid, gwydnwchPhase 3: Pupil InteractionPupils plan how to build their shelter in their groups considering itspurpose and the resources provided. Set a time limit for this e.g. 5minutesThey construct the shelter.Pupils discuss the types of situation in which their shelter could beused. Pupils present a scenario back to the rest of the class.Pupils directly compare the shelters (similarities and differences) andevaluate how effective they would bePhase 4: ReviewRe-visit the lesson outcomes;• How effective were the different design of shelters?• How did you ensure that each group membercontributed to the task?• List the similarities and differences between theshelter designs• How could you improve your shelter?Think of your own personal target for next lessonResources and equipment: A selection of tarpaulin, sheets, ropes, poles, polythene sheet, cardboard, tent pegs, rocks- 29 ­