Outdoor Adventure Activities (OAA)
Years 5–6 | Unit Overview
Unit Overview
This unit builds on earlier experiences by developing pupils’ leadership, problem-solving and teamwork skills through more complex outdoor challenges.
- Applies teamwork and communication skills in increasingly challenging activities
- Develops problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
- Follows and creates more complex routes, trails or task instructions
- Encourages leadership, cooperation and shared responsibility within groups
- Builds resilience, perseverance and confidence when facing challenges
- Promotes safe practice and respect for others and the outdoor environment
Unit Outcomes
By the end of this unit, pupils will be able to:
- Work effectively as part of a team to plan and solve complex challenges
- Communicate clearly and take on leadership roles within group tasks
- Follow and create more detailed routes, trails or instructions
- Make decisions under pressure and adapt strategies when needed
- Show resilience, perseverance and responsibility during activities
- Demonstrate safe practice and respect for others and the environment
Lessons
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