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What topic	Team building activity for year 5 to do in classroom
What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Team Building Activity for Year 5

Duration

30 minutes

Objectives

• To develop collaboration and communication skills among students.
• To foster a sense of belonging and teamwork within the classroom.
• To enhance problem-solving abilities through group activities.

Materials Needed

• A ball or soft object
• A stopwatch or timer
• Space for movement (classroom or playground)
• Whiteboard and markers for instructions

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Begin with a Discussion:

   • Ask students what they think teamwork means and why it is important.
   • Allow a few students to share their thoughts.

2. Explain the Activity:

   • Introduce the main activity: a teamwork challenge called "The Human Knot."
   • Explain that this activity focuses on communication and working together to solve a problem.

Activity Instructions (20 minutes)

The Human Knot (15 minutes)

1. Forming Groups:

   • Divide the class into small groups of 6-8 students.
   • Ensure students mix well and include different friendship groups.

2. Setting Up:

   • Instruct each group to stand in a circle, shoulder to shoulder, facing inward.
   • Each student should extend their right hand and grab the hand of someone across the circle.
   • Now, they should do the same with their left hand, grabbing the hand of a different person.

3. The Challenge:

   • The aim is for the group to untangle themselves without letting go of each other's hands.
   • They must work together, communicate effectively, and respect each other's physical space.
   • Set a timer for 10 minutes and encourage groups to strategise their movements.

Reflection and Discussion (5 minutes)

1. Group Reflection:
   • After the challenge, bring the class back together.
   • Ask each group to share their experience: What worked well? What was challenging?
   • Discuss why teamwork is essential and how they can apply teamwork skills in their daily lives.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Reinforce the importance of teamwork and communication.
• Encourage students to think about how they can work collaboratively in future activities and projects.
• Optionally, ask students to list one takeaway from the activity or a way they can practice teamwork in everyday situations.

Assessment

• Observe student participation and teamwork skills during the activity.
• Evaluate the quality of discussions during the reflection phase for understanding and engagement.

Follow-Up Activity

• As a follow-up, consider organising more team-building exercises or projects that require collaboration, such as group presentations or knowledge-sharing sessions in different subjects.