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Organize to Win!

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Lesson Plan

Organize to Win!

Teach students to stay organized

This lesson uses a game-based learning approach to teach high school students essential organizational skills. Through a fun and interactive activity, students will learn how to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and keep their materials organized. These skills are crucial for academic success and personal development, helping students to manage their workload and reduce stress.

Audience

High school survival skills

Time

30min

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Index cards, Markers, Timer, and Printable Cards: Task Cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly discuss the importance of staying organized in school and life.
  • Explain that today's activity will be a game to help them practice organizational skills.

Step 2

Activity Setup

5 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Distribute a set of task cards to each group.
  • Explain the rules: each group must organize the tasks on the cards in the most efficient order possible.

Step 3

Game Play

15 mins

  • Start the timer and let the groups work on organizing their tasks.
  • Encourage students to discuss and collaborate on the best strategies.
  • Walk around to provide guidance and answer questions.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Ask each group to share their organized task list and explain their reasoning.
  • Discuss what strategies worked well and what could be improved.
  • Reinforce the importance of organization and how it can be applied in their daily lives.
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Worksheet

Task Cards

These cards contain various tasks that students need to organize. They are used in the game-based activity to help students practice prioritizing and organizing tasks effectively.




Complete homework assignment







Prepare for a test







Organize your backpack







Plan a study schedule







Clean your study area







Set goals for the week







Review class notes







Check upcoming deadlines




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