Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Guide middle school students through a 5-minute icebreaker and a 20-minute collaborative building challenge to foster communication and trust.
Starting with a low-stakes mixer builds rapport; the follow-up team‐build activity strengthens problem‐solving and group dynamics early in the program.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Icebreaker: Find Someone Who
5 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity: Tower of Trust
20 minutes
Activity
Activity
Slide Deck
Team Quest Challenge: Session 1
Objectives
Agenda
Icebreaker: Find Someone Who…
Main Activity: Tower of Trust
Rules & Roles
Reflection
Wrap-Up & Takeaways
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Deepen students’ teamwork and problem-solving skills through a hands-on design challenge and a quick communication game.
Building on Session 1, this lesson adds technical constraints and a relay game to strengthen communication, trust, and creative collaboration under pressure.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Silent Line-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity: Paper Bridge Challenge
15 minutes
Step 3
Closing Game: Communication Relay
5 minutes
Activity
Activity
Game
Slide Deck
Team Quest Challenge: Session 2
Objectives
Agenda
Warm-Up: Silent Line-Up
Main Activity: Paper Bridge Challenge
Rules & Team Roles
Bridge Reflection
Closing Game: Communication Relay
Wrap-Up & Takeaways
