Teamwork Posters
Materials
· Markers
· Construction paper
· Masking tape
· White board
Description
In this lesson students learn how to work in groups. They will define teamwork and develop 3 or 4 guidelines for working in a group together.
Step-by-Step
1. Put participants in groups of 4 or 5.
2. Tell them to give their group a name—be creative.
3. Each group will have 3 minutes to brainstorm words that mean teamwork to them. They may want to write these words on a sheet of paper. (Maybe the white board)
4. Each group is to come up with its own definition of teamwork—in a sentence or two what does team work mean to them.
5. Each group will now come up with “three” guidelines for working in groups.
6. Give each group a piece of construction paper and markers.
7. On the construction paper, they are to put the group’s name, definition of teamwork, guidelines for working in groups, and post them on the wall.
Maze
Materials
· 4 volunteers
· Blindfold
· Chairs and desk arranged in a maze
Description
The maze activity is a fund way of demonstrating the importance of working as a team to accomplish a goal. It demonstrates the different kind of people who often end up in a group: the poor worker trying to get the job done, the real helper, and the worker who throws obstacles in the way.
Step by Step
1. Arrange desks, chairs, etc. into a maze.
2. Ask for 4 volunteers
3. One person will be blindfolded.
4. One person will be the “good” worker and help the blindfolded person get through the maze.
5. One person will be the “poor” worker and gives negative advice and comments.
6. The other person will try to throw obstacles in the way.
CONTENT STANDARD 2.0 COMMUNICATION
Course Level Expectations
· CLE 3001.2.4, CLE 3002.2.5, CLE 3003.2.7, CLE 3005.2.7 Participate in work teams and group discussions.
State Performance Indicators
• SPI 3001.2.7, SPI 3002.2.7, SPI 3003.2.5 Select the most appropriate
strategies for participating productively in a work team.
Materials needed:· Markers
· Construction Paper
· Masking Tape
Assessment Activity Title: Teamwork Posters and Maze
Description of Activity:
1. Name teams in your city or region (Examples: Bradford Argos, Blue Jays, Volunteers, Mockingbirds, Super Stars)
2. Give each group a piece of paper and markers. Each group is to brainstorm 3 minutes words that mean teamwork to them.
3. Each group is to come up with its own definition of teamwork—in a sentence or two what does team work mean to them.
4. Each group will come up with “three” guidelines for working in groups which will help all groups succeed.
5. On construction paper, put group’s name, definition of teamwork, guideline for working in groups, and post them on the wall.
Assignment Extensions:
Give an oral presentation of meaning and guidelines for teamwork.