Teamwork in Action

Michael Gooch

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Teamwork in Action

Promote teamwork and cooperation

This lesson engages students in fun and interactive team-building activities designed to promote cooperation, problem-solving, and communication. Students will learn the importance of working together and how each individual’s contribution is valuable.

Audience

Achievers (ages 9-10)

Time

1 hour

Approach

Promote teamwork and cooperation

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Large sheets of paper, Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Team Activities, and Exit Ticket Quiz: Teamwork Reflection

Step 1

Introduction to Teamwork

10 mins

Begin by discussing the concept of teamwork with the students. Ask them what they think teamwork means and why it is important. Use the discussion questions to guide this conversation.

Step 2

Team Building Activity 1: Human Knot

15 mins

Form groups of 6-8 students. Each group stands in a circle and holds hands with two different people, not next to them. The goal is to untangle themselves without letting go of hands. Debrief by discussing what strategies worked and how they communicated.

Step 3

Team Building Activity 2: Group Drawing

15 mins

Provide each group with a large sheet of paper and markers. Each member of the group takes turns drawing one part of a picture without discussing what it is beforehand. Reflect on the outcomes and discuss how working together created a unique piece of art.

Step 4

Discussion and Reflection

10 mins

Use the prepared discussion questions to guide a conversation about the importance of teamwork, what they learned from the activities, and how they felt while participating.

Step 5

Exit Ticket Quiz

10 mins

Hand out the 'Teamwork Reflection' quiz. This will help students consolidate what they've learned and give you insight into their understanding.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Questions to guide a conversation about the importance of teamwork and the experiences of the activities.

What does teamwork mean to you?

Encourage students to think about examples of teamwork in their lives and why it's important.

Why is communication important in a team?

Lead students to discuss how they communicated during the activities and how it helped them succeed.

How did you feel when your team succeeded?

Have students share their feelings and thoughts during the successful completion of tasks.

What can we do to be better team members?

Guide students to consider behaviors and attitudes that contribute positively to teamwork.

Worksheet

Team Activities

A worksheet for students to reflect on their participation in the team-building activities.

Describe how your team worked together during the Human Knot activity.

Think about the strategy, communication, and cooperation used.

What challenges did you face in the Group Drawing activity and how did you overcome them?

Consider what was difficult and how your team solved these problems.

Write about a time when your team struggled. What did you learn from that experience?

Reflect on the struggle and the lesson learned from it.