1. TEAMWORK GROUP WORK COOPERATIVE LEARNING COLLABORATION CHALLENGE
COMMUNITY BUILDING
COLLABORATION CHALLENGE
GROUP WORK

2. Teamwork is not…
-Teamwork is not singling people out or being “clicky.”
-Teamwork is not sabotaging the group for personal reasons.
-Teamwork is not disorganized and unplanned.
-Teamwork is not one person doing all of the thinking and work.

3. What is teamwork? -Teamwork is being organized and well planned.
-Teamwork is being organized and well planned.
-Teamwork is clear, respectful communication.
-Teamwork is including ALL group members.
-Teamwork is staying focused on a task.
-Teamwork is reflecting on your progress and making adjustments.
-Teamwork is celebrating your group’s success.
-Teamwork is FUN!!

4. Cup Stack Challenge #1
Now you will test your TEAMWORK skills! Using only the materials provided, work with your group to build a pyramid like the one in the picture above.
The only rule is…You can’t use your hands; you can only touch your string.

5. Team Reflection Discuss the following questions with your group.
Be honest and respectful!
1)Was anyone frustrated at all during the activity? If so, how was it handled? How could it be handled differently?
2) What did you learn about yourself or others? Discuss strengths and areas for improvement.
3) Why was teamwork so important for this activity? What would your group do differently, if given the chance to do the activity again?

6. Here’s your chance to perfect your TEAMWORK skills! Good Luck!
Cup stack Challenge #2
Here’s your chance to perfect your TEAMWORK skills! Good Luck!

7. Written Reflection
1) Think about and answer the following questions on a piece of paper. 2) Make sure your answers are complete sentences and thoughtful. 3)It is the work you produce for your written reflections that will determine whether we do more activities like this. Quality work will be rewarded!

8. For each question, you will be graded using the following rubric.
Written Reflection
1) What is so hard about teamwork? 2) What did you do today to contribute to the teamwork on your team? 3) What were some skills needed to be successful in the Cup Stack Challenge? 4) How can the skills needed for this activity help you in other situations in your life?
Grading Rubric
For each question, you will be graded using the following rubric.
1 (I wrote something, but my work lacks effort.)
2 (I tried to answer the questions, but my writing is unclear.)
3 (My answers are clearly written, but my writing lacks detail.)
4 (My answers are detailed and clearly written; my work is very thoughtful.)