Lesson: Teamwork
Published on May 14, 2025
Teamwork
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
đź“ť Overview
This lesson plan (LP) introduces students to aspects of effective teamwork and addresses three essential questions:
- What is the role of a good leader?
- What is the role of a good team member?
- How do good leaders and good team members work together?
🎯 Goals
As a result of this lesson, students wil be able to:
- understand principles of good leadership more deeply
- appreciate the value of working as a team
- define the role of leader versus team member
- demonstrate their ability to be a good team member
- use vocabulary and language structures needed to discuss these topics
đź“– Key Vocabulary
Below, you can find key vocabulary related to Teamwork. You will find a glossary of definitions on the last page of the downloadable lesson plan.
- captain
- cargo
- crew
- leadership
- teamwork
🔎 Inquiry Notebook Prompts
As students complete the Access lessons, they will document their research, observations, analyses, and reflections in Inquiry Notebooks.
On Page 7 of this lesson, you will find creative Inquiry Notebook Prompts to guide students' critical thinking and encourage them to reflect on what makes a good team member and how team members differ from leaders. Involve students in their learning by letting them choose one inquiry prompt to answer after completing the lesson plan.
On Page 7 of this lesson, you will find creative Inquiry Notebook Prompts to guide students' critical thinking and encourage them to reflect on what makes a good team member and how team members differ from leaders. Involve students in their learning by letting them choose one inquiry prompt to answer after completing the lesson plan.