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Teamwork and Leadership Adventure

Lesson Plan

Teamwork and Leadership Adventure

Promote leadership and teamwork skills

Students will engage in team-building exercises designed to promote leadership skills and cooperation. The session includes group challenges that require effective communication and problem-solving. This lesson is crucial for helping students develop social-emotional skills and learn the importance of working together.

Audience

Achievers (ages 9-10)

Time

1 hour

Approach

Promote leadership and teamwork skills

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Printable Challenge Cards, Team Reflection Worksheet, and Discussion Guide

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Welcome the students and explain the importance of teamwork and leadership. Briefly outline the activities planned for the session and set the expectations for active participation and cooperation.

Step 2

Icebreaker Activity - Human Knot

10 mins

Have the students stand in a circle and hold hands with two different people across from them (not next to them). The objective is to untangle the 'knot' without letting go of each other's hands. This activity will help break the ice and start developing teamwork and communication skills.

Step 3

Group Challenge - Marshmallow Tower

20 mins

Divide the students into small groups and give each group a set of building materials (e.g., spaghetti, marshmallows, tape, and string). The task is to build the tallest free-standing tower possible within the time limit. Emphasize the importance of planning, assigning roles, and communicating effectively.

Step 4

Guided Discussion

10 mins

Conduct a discussion using the provided questions in the Discussion Guide. Focus on what strategies worked, what challenges were encountered, and how the group overcame them. Encourage students to share their thoughts and reflect on their teamwork experience.

Step 5

Team Reflection Worksheet

5 mins

Hand out the Team Reflection Worksheet and ask students to individually fill it out. This will help them consolidate their learning and reflect on their personal contributions to the team.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key takeaways from the session. Reinforce the importance of teamwork and leadership skills. Encourage students to apply these skills in their daily lives and future group activities.

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Discussion

Teamwork and Leadership Discussion

This discussion will help students reflect on their experiences and understand the importance of teamwork and leadership.

What strategies did your team use to communicate effectively during the activities?

Encourage students to think about verbal and non-verbal communication and how it helped the team work together.







What challenges did your team face, and how did you overcome them?

Guiding students to consider problem-solving techniques and resilience in the face of difficulties.







Can you describe a moment when someone in your team showed leadership? What did they do?

Highlight qualities of leadership such as decision-making, motivating others, and taking initiative.







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Worksheet

Team Reflection Worksheet

This worksheet allows students to reflect on their participation and the skills they developed during the activities.

What was your favorite part of the activities, and why?

Think about the moments you enjoyed the most and felt most engaged.







How did you contribute to your team's success?

Consider specific actions you took or ideas you shared that helped your team.







What is one leadership skill you think you improved on today?

Reflect on qualities like communication, decision-making, or motivating others.







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Worksheet

Printable Challenge Cards

These cards are used for the Marshmallow Tower challenge, providing instructions and guidelines for the activity.




Build the tallest free-standing tower using only the materials provided.







You have 20 minutes to complete the challenge.







Work together, assign roles, and make sure everyone participates.







Think creatively and test your structure as you build to ensure stability.




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