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Which subject	Physical education
What topic	Team building
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 8
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Check previous homework
Ask some students to presents their homework
Add a physical break
Add group activities
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Number of slides	5
Create fill-in cards for students
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Lesson plan

Topic

Team Building

Objectives

• Enhance teamwork skills among students.
• Develop communication and collaboration abilities.
• Foster problem-solving skills through team activities.
• Encourage positive interactions and inclusiveness in group settings.

Materials

• Cones for course marking
• Rope for tug-of-war
• Blindfolds for trust activities
• Stopwatch or timer
• Whistle
• Notebooks for reflection and feedback

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 8

Subject

Physical Education

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Compliance

The lesson aligns with national curriculum standards for physical education, focusing on teamwork, communication, and cooperative skills.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (min)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Explain the importance of team building and the goals of the lesson. Set expectations for participation.
2	Warm-up	5	Lead a dynamic warm-up to prepare students physically and mentally for team activities. Include stretching and light jogging.
3	Group Formation	2	Divide the class into 4 teams of 5 students each for activities. Ensure balanced teams to promote inclusivity.
4	Team Building Activity 1	7	Conduct a trust-building exercise (e.g., blindfold obstacle course) where teams guide their blindfolded members through a set course.
5	Team Building Activity 2	7	Engage students in a cooperative task (e.g., tug-of-war) that requires strategy and teamwork to successfully complete.
6	Reflection	2	Gather students in a circle and have them share their thoughts on what they learned about working as a team without individual presentations.
7	Homework Assignment	2	Assign students to write a short reflection (half a page) on their experience with team building and what they can improve on. Remind them to bring it to the next class for collection.

Assessment

• Observe group interactions and participation during activities.
• Review homework reflections for understanding of teamwork concepts.

Notes

• Ensure all activities are inclusive, allowing all students to participate, regardless of skill level.
• Encourage positive reinforcement among students to foster a supportive environment.

Lesson script