Lesson Plan

Muddy Team Quest Lesson Plan

Students will collaborate in small teams to design and build a creative mud sculpture within a time limit, practicing communication, trust, and problem-solving skills.

This hands-on, sensory-rich activity fosters cooperation, resilience, and creative expression in 6th graders, strengthening social-emotional and collaborative problem-solving abilities.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Setup

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Safety Brief

5 minutes

Step 2

Mud Sculpture Challenge

15 minutes

Step 3

Reflection & Share

5 minutes

Step 4

Cleanup

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Muddy Team Quest

Today’s Objectives

Materials & Setup

Safety & Hygiene Guidelines

Phase 1: Introduction & Safety Brief (5 min)

Phase 2: Mud Sculpture Challenge (15 min)

Phase 3: Reflection & Share (5 min)

Lesson Plan

Muddy Team Quest Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Setup

Step 1

Introduction & Safety Brief

Step 2

Mud Sculpture Challenge

Step 3

Reflection & Share

Step 4

Cleanup

Slide Deck

Muddy Team Quest

Today’s Objectives

Materials & Setup

Safety & Hygiene Guidelines

Phase 1: Introduction & Safety Brief (5 min)

Phase 2: Mud Sculpture Challenge (15 min)

Phase 3: Reflection & Share (5 min)

Phase 4: Cleanup (5 min)

Worksheet

Muddy Team Quest

Katie McFarland