Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup; little or no space requiredActivity Type: GroupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 8 or moreTime: 10-15minutes Introduction: This activity requires that each person will be given a label that is placed on their back. They must guess what the label is by asking questions to members of the group. Once they determine their label the must find another person […]
Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup; little or no space requiredActivity Type: GroupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 10-20 minutes Introduction: This activity teaches the importance of teamwork and communication as we have students work in pairs where one student has to draw a picture following the instructions of another student. Students must rely on one another as they try to complete
Spatial Requirements: Gym/outdoor space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 5-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 30 minutes Introduction: As a pair works together to launch their ball high into the air, they must communicate effectively as a team to discover the best technique for the highest takeoff. They will work at problem solving and understand that it may take several tries to accomplish their
Spatial Requirements: Gym/outdoor space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 5-30Time: 20 minutes Introduction: This active group activity demonstrates that a team’s success is dependent on every member of the group. It illustrates the idea that a group is impacted by even the smallest decisions of each team member. Materials: A roll of plastic wrap (Saran wrap, cling wrap) for each team
Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup; little or no space requiredActivity Type: GroupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 10 or moreTime: 15-20 minutes Introduction: This fast-paced activity illustrates the energy and motivation that comes when members of a group or team are dependent on each other’s contributions. Materials: 2 whiteboards or 2 flip charts (or enough whiteboards, flip charts, or pieces of paper for each
