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May: Team Challenges

Activity Duration

SEL Theme:

45 Minutes

Teamwork & Cooperation

Objective:

Students will develop teamwork and cooperation skills by participating in team challenges. Assessment: Observe student participation in forming teams and working on challenges. Evaluate the teamwork and cooperation demonstrated during the challenge. Note students’ engagement during the reflection and sharing discussion. At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: Demonstrate teamwork and cooperation by successfully completing team challenges. Improve their problem-solving skills by working together to overcome obstacles. Enhance their communication skills by discussing and reflecting on their team experiences.

Materials Needed

  • Various materials for challenges (e.g., straws, tape, paper, etc.)

  • Timer

  • Prizes (optional)

Lesson

Lesson Plan:

  1. Introduction (5 minutes):

    • Teacher’s Role: Explain the importance of teamwork and cooperation.

    • Discussion Points:

      • What is teamwork and cooperation?

      • Why are these skills important?

      • Examples of teamwork in everyday life.

  2. Forming Teams (5 minutes):

    • Teacher’s Role: Divide students into teams.

    • Activity: Assign students to teams of 4-5 members.

  3. Explaining Challenges (5 minutes):

    • Teacher’s Role: Explain the team challenges. Provide clear instructions and rules.

    • Activity: Describe the challenge (e.g., building the tallest tower with limited materials).

  4. Challenge Time (15 minutes):

    • Teacher’s Role: Monitor and support the teams as they work on the challenge. Keep track of time.

    • Activity: Teams work together to complete the challenge within the given time.

  5. Reflection and Sharing (5 minutes):

    • Teacher’s Role: Discuss what they learned about teamwork and cooperation. Encourage students to share their experiences.

    • Discussion Points: How did your team work together? What challenges did you face? What did you learn about cooperation?


Assessment:

  • Observe student participation in forming teams and working on challenges.

  • Evaluate the teamwork and cooperation demonstrated during the challenge.

  • Note students’ engagement during the reflection and sharing discussion.

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