HS.65 Defining Teamwork
This LifeKnowledge lesson (HS.65 “Defining Teamwork”) is a 50-minute high school lesson that helps students distinguish between a group and a team and understand the value of teamwork. Through an interest-approach scenario, an A-to-Z group brainstorm, a Hoosiers video clip, and discussion, students learn the defining characteristics of teams versus groups and identify six benefits of working in teams. It includes activity sheets, transparency masters, application activities, and a written matching assessment.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Differentiate between a group and a team.
- Define teamwork and identify 6 benefits to working in teams.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 50 minutes
- Grade level
- High School
- Materials
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- Copies of HS.65.AS.A—one per student
- Copies of HS.65.AS.B—one per student
- TV & VCR
- Soft foam ball
- HS.65.TM.A
- HS.65.TM.B
- HS.65.TM.C
- Copies of HS.65.Assess—one per student
- Hoosiers video
- Writing surface
- Transparencies and projector
- Unit
- Stage Two of Development—WE
- Problem Area
- How Do We Play as Teams?
- Precepts
- B5 Participate effectively as a team member.
- Key Terms
- Team, Group, Teamwork
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Presentation
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NL-ENG.K-12.11Participating in Society — Students participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative and critical members of a variety of literacy communities.