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Teamwork Adventure Hunt

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Lesson Plan

Teamwork Adventure Hunt

Team Building

This lesson engages 3rd-grade students in a team-building scavenger hunt designed to enhance collaboration and communication skills. Through experiential and collaborative learning strategies, students will work together to solve clues and complete tasks, fostering a sense of teamwork and cooperation. This activity not only strengthens social skills but also encourages critical thinking and problem-solving in a fun and interactive way.

Audience

3rd Grade Students

Time

1 Hour

Approach

Experiential Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Clue cards, Map of the school, Pencils, Small prizes, and Printable Cards: Scavenger Hunt Clues

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Gather students in a circle and explain the purpose of the scavenger hunt: to work together as a team to solve clues and complete tasks.
  • Discuss the importance of teamwork and how it helps us achieve goals.
  • Explain the rules of the scavenger hunt and how to work collaboratively.

Step 2

Team Formation

5 mins

  • Divide students into small groups of 4-5.
  • Ensure each group has a mix of different skills and personalities to promote diverse teamwork.

Step 3

Scavenger Hunt Activity

35 mins

  • Distribute the first clue card to each team.
  • Allow teams to work together to solve the clue and find the next location.
  • Continue the hunt with a series of 5-6 clues, each leading to a different location around the school.
  • Encourage students to communicate and share ideas within their teams.

Step 4

Closure and Reflection

10 mins

  • Gather students back in a circle.
  • Discuss what they learned about teamwork and communication.
  • Ask students to share their favorite part of the scavenger hunt.
  • Hand out small prizes to each team for their participation and effort.
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Worksheet

Scavenger Hunt Clues

These printable cards contain the clues for the scavenger hunt, designed to be used one-sided for easy distribution during the activity.




Clue 1: Find the place where we gather to read and explore new worlds.







Clue 2: Look for the spot where we play and run during recess.







Clue 3: Search for the room where we create colorful art.







Clue 4: Head to the area where we eat our lunch together.







Clue 5: Find the office where the principal works.







Clue 6: Return to the classroom where we started our day.




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