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Teamwork Challenge

Lesson Plan

Teamwork Challenge

Getting Along with Each Other

This lesson focuses on helping 6th-grade students develop skills to get along with each other through a fun and interactive game-based activity. By engaging in a teamwork challenge, students will learn the importance of communication, cooperation, and empathy. This lesson is important as it fosters a positive classroom environment and equips students with essential social skills.

Audience

6th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Restorative Practices

Materials

Printable Cards for Teamwork Challenge, Timer, and Whiteboard and Markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by discussing the importance of getting along with each other in school and life.
  • Ask students to share examples of when teamwork helped them achieve a goal.
  • Explain that today's activity will focus on working together and understanding each other.

Step 2

Teamwork Challenge Activity

20 mins

  • Divide the class into small groups of 4-5 students.
  • Distribute the printable cards to each group, which contain different scenarios requiring teamwork.
  • Explain the rules: each group must work together to come up with a solution to their scenario.
  • Use a timer to give each group 3-4 minutes per scenario.
  • Encourage students to discuss and listen to each other's ideas.

Step 3

Closure

5 mins

  • Gather the class and ask each group to share one scenario and their solution.
  • Discuss what strategies worked well and what could be improved.
  • Reinforce the importance of communication and empathy in getting along with others.
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Worksheet

Teamwork Challenge Cards

These cards contain scenarios that require teamwork and cooperation. They are used in the Teamwork Challenge activity to help students practice getting along with each other.




Scenario 1: Plan a class party together.







Scenario 2: Solve a mystery using clues.







Scenario 3: Build a tower using only paper and tape.







Scenario 4: Create a group story with each person adding a sentence.







Scenario 5: Organize a charity event for the school.




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