Scheme of work Adventurous Activities key stage 2

Unit 2 (Year 4) Lesson 8JPhase 1: IntroductionRecap last lesson.Lesson outcomes:• Check component parts of the tent and agreeon a method of construction• Construct a tent in groups, giving each persona specific role• Compare different size / design of tent andtheir suitability for use• List other equipment that would be needed tospend a night in a tentKey Words: Tent, construct, poles, tent pegs,material, roleSkillsFramework:Phase 2: Teacher InputSupply suitable tents of various sizes and designs. One tentper group x 4 groups minimum. (Tents are available fromsupermarkets, Halfords etc. at very cheap prices. Morespecialist tents may be loaned from local authority Duke ofEdinburgh organisers or Outdoor Centres).Discuss the safety issues e.g. tent poles in eyes.Set guidelines for safe construction:• Don’t force poles through sleeves or put them underundue pressure• Ensure everyone has a role to play in the group(e.g. reading instructions, collecting and assemblingcomponent parts)Geirfa Allweddol: Pabell, adeiladu, polion, pegiaupabell, defnydd, rôlPhase 3: Pupil InteractionPupils check the components against the list and construct the tent.Groups may sit in their tents to discuss the following:• The varying tents and their suitability for different locations anduse.• A list of other equipment needed if staying overnight in theirtentGroups pack their equipment away ensuring it is dry and clean.Phase 4: ReviewRe-visit the lesson outcomes;• How easy was the tent to construct? What were thedifficulties?• What were the best and worst design features?• List and discuss the equipment required for anovernight stayThink of your own personal target for next lessonResources and equipment: Outdoor Learning Card J5, tents of varying size- 30 ­