HS.63 Cooperative Relationships (PowerPoint)
This LifeKnowledge high school lesson (HS.63, “Cooperative Relationships”) teaches students the characteristics of a cooperative person, why cooperation matters in relationships, and the benefits of cooperation in competitive settings. Students explore the topic through discussion and a competitive team game called Paper Plate Polka, and complete reflection, application, and assessment activities.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Identify three characteristics of a cooperative person.
- Describe why cooperation is important in relationships.
- List three benefits of cooperation in regard to competition.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 50 minutes.
- Grade level
- High School
- Materials
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- Two stop watches (these can also be digital wrist watches)
- 52 paper plates—two sets of 26, with one letter of the alphabet on each
- Tape
- A collection of rulers, yard sticks, broom sticks, or even writing utensils to be used as Polka Sticks—enough for each student to have one
- Prizes for winning team (optional)
- Pen/pencil
- Notebook
- Unit
- Stage Two of Development—WE
- Problem Area
- How Do I Build Relationships with Others?
- Precepts
- B2: Interact and Work with Others.
- Resources
- Toropov, Brandon, "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Along With Difficult People," New York, NY., Simon and Schuster MacMillan Company, 1997.
- Key Terms
- Cooperative; Cooperation
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Presentation
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NPH-H.9-12.5Using Communication Skills to Promote Health — Analyze how interpersonal communication affects relationships.