T.E.A.M.
GRADE 6
LESSON 2
Time Required: 30-45 minutes
Content Standards:
AA.S.7
Students will acquire the knowledge,
attitudes and interpersonal skills to help
them understand and respect self and
others.
Indicators:
AA.PSD.6.7.05 Distinguish cooperative behavior in groups.
GOAL: Students will learn to interact and work cooperatively in groups.
Activity Statements:
Students will learn the value of cooperation and teamwork by first doing an assigned task by
his/herself and then working with others to complete the same task.
Materials:
Teacher Resource 1 - Teamwork Activity
One large copy of Activity Chart # 1 (page 2 from Teacher Resource 1 on chart paper, overhead,
or projector)
One large copy of Activity Chart # 2 (page 3 from Teacher Resource 1 on chart paper, overhead,
or projector)
Pencil and paper
Procedures:
1. Start the lesson by describing the purpose of today’s lesson. Ask students to explain what
T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More) might mean.
2. Follow procedures described on Teacher Resource 1 - Teamwork Activity.
Discussion:
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Why is it important to be able to cooperate and work on a team?
How are teamwork and cooperation important in careers?
Can teamwork be difficult? How or why?
GRADE 6
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LESSON 2
Do some careers require more teamwork than others?
Give examples of cooperation and teamwork.
What traits are important for effective teamwork?
How would the lack of one or more of these traits affect a team?
What strengths do you have that you can offer on a team?
Can you think of an example when someone’s strength benefitted a group or team?
How are teamwork on a sports team and teamwork on a job similar?
Additional Resources:
http://middle-schoolcurriculum.suite101.com/article.cfm/team_building_ideas_for_middle_school - team building
group activities
http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/time_savers/grouping/
Extension Activities:
Students may develop a list of examples of teamwork outside of school. They may present
their examples through a 21st Century presentation to the class.
Students may interview adults in various careers and document examples of teamwork and
why teamwork is important for particular careers.
Other activities as assigned by advisor.
Developed by: Dr. Penny Fisher, Director, Putnam County Schools (2009)