Year 6 OAA Lesson 4
Lesson Summary
Learning Intentions
- Work collaboratively to complete a range of paired and group activities
- Follow instructions to tie a reef knot
Success Criteria
- I can work well in a pair or group
- I can play by the rules and play fairly
- I can tie a reef knot
We are learning...
to work efficiently as part of a team to complete a range of tasks.
Curriculum Links
NC Compare performance with previous performances and demonstrate improvement to achieve personal best.
L Work in pairs and small groups to solve problems.
N Count seconds accurately during starter activity.
Equipment
- Range of different balls
- Ropes
Key Questions
- What was your favourite activity today and why?
- What are the key uses for a reef knot?
- Can you think of any practical ways you could use a reef knot?
Reef Knot
Reef knot
The reef knot is a binding knot used to hold things together, such as parcels or a triangular bandage. It is designed to be used with a single piece of rope and should not be used to tie two different ropes together.
Teaching Points
Back to back
- Partners stand back to back
- Feet flat on the floor
- Press backs against each other to create resistance
Easier Link arms to help stabilise themselves.
Lesson Content
Starter Activity
Reach it – Divide the class into groups of approximately 8. Each group needs at least 4/5 pieces of equipment that reduce in size, such as a range of balls, but anything will do that is accessible and safe.
How to play:
- Taking the largest object first, the group must arrange themselves so they are all touching the object.
- They CAN NOT touch each other or hold each other up
- When they are all successfully touching the object, they can move onto the next object in size, working their way down to the smallest one.
Easier: 1) Have fewer pupils in each group. 2) Give a selection of larger pieces of equipment.
Harder: 1) Increase the number of players in a group. 2) Try adding another object so there are 2 items they must touch.
Activity 1
Back to back – Place pupils into pairs; the objective is for the pair to work collaboratively to sit down and then stand up from the floor.
How to play:
- The pair start standing back to back, they must work collaboratively to sit down without using their hands to help.
- The pupils should use their opposing forces pushing against one another to sit down
- Once seated they must return to standing.
Extension: 1) Group 2 pairs together, so they are in a 4 and attempt to sit down and stand up. 2) See what the biggest group is that can successfully attempt this safely
Activity 2
Pair pupils up and give them a rope and a handout. You may wish to watch the video in the classroom beforehand.
How to play:
- Each pupil should have a go at independently tying a knot using the handout to help them
- Their partner can offer prompts and support if needed
- Once they have successfully tied a knot using the instructions, can they attempt to tie the knot without help?
Extension: In their pairs each holding one end of the rope, can they tie a reef knot? They should use their cooperative and communication skills to complete the task! When successful try with a new partner.