Tuesday, Aug 26th 7th Grade- Team Work

Bellringer:
Think about a football team, a cheerleading team or a team of doctors.
On the bottom of the worksheet on your desk
write down 3 things that makes a good team
OR write down 3 things that makes a bad team.
If you get stuck talk with other students on your row.

What are we learning today?
I can cooperate, communicate, adapt and lead. 

All computers are fixed! :)  

Objective: Help students work in teams and develop leadership qualities.

1a Empowers students to collaborate
3d Leadership, adaptability, people skills, self-direction, etc.
 

Guided Lesson:

• Explain why teams are important in the business world.
• Review the Team Work PowerPoint and explain the Group Exercise.
• Discuss the Word Wall words: leadership, adaptability, team work and communication
• Let students choose teams of three students per team.

Group Exercise:
Students will use their problem-solving skills to complete a solve a puzzle challenge.

Exit Activity:
After the puzzle challenge students will complete the Teamwork Assessment Worksheet.
If there is time, students will compare and contrast their answers.
If there is not time, students will review answers on the next day.