Grades: 11th

Topic: Team Building/Getting to know each other

Objective:  Students will spend time connecting with peers and Connections teacher, as well as, watching a couple fun videos.

ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Standard (s):  M 2. Self-confidence in ability to succeed.  M 5. Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes.  B-LS 2. Demonstrate creativity.  B-SS 1. Use effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills. B-SS 2. Create positive and supportive relationships with other students. B-SS 9. Demonstrate social maturity and behaviors appropriate to the situation and environment  

Materials:

• YouTube videos (see below) 

Procedures:

• Divide the students in groups of 4 o 5 students.

• Ask students to answer the following questions within their group. (Display the questions with the projector)

  • Are you an early bird or a night owl?

  • What is your strangest phobia?

  • What is your worst habit?

  • Tell your peers two truths and one lie about your self.  Then have them guess which one is the lie.

• Have each group share one thing they learn about their peer.

• View videos below.