Introductory Activities

We are learning to.... Work effectively as a team

So that we can... Work with others to achieve a specific outcome

We will be able to.... Work cooperatively, communicate and listen to others in a team.

Class discussion:

What makes good (and bad) team work?

Activity 1: Tallest Paper Tower Challenge: Build a tower using newspaper to see who can make the tallest one. (Groups of 3 or 4)

Activity 2: How small can you fold the newspaper until no one can fit on it? (Groups of 2-3)

Activity 3: Cup Tower: Stack as many cups as you can to make the tallest tower but you cannot touch any of the cups.

Activity 4: Help Save Fred

SaveFredEngineeringandDesignChallenge-1.pdf

Help Save Fred! Activity

Also includes a Flow Chart Activity.

You need:

Gummy worm

Gummy life preserver

1 plastic cup

4 paper clips

Students can only touch the items with the paper clip and CANNOT pierce the worm.

EXIT TICKET

Describe a time you displayed good teamwork.

Hint: think about our games we played today, sporting activities or even other subjects from primary school.

Flip the Tarp

Students will work in a group of 10 students. With all your group members standing on the tarp your task is to flip the tarp so it ends up the other way without anyone stepping or falling off the tarp. If anyone falls off you must start again.

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