Lesson Plan
Collaboration Kickoff
Introduce 4th graders to key teamwork skills, establish group norms for collaboration, and practice initial cooperation through a quick hands-on challenge.
Clear norms and shared language around collaboration foster trust, communication, and accountability, setting the stage for successful group problem-solving in future sessions.
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Prep
Prepare for Collaboration Kickoff
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-up Icebreaker
10 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Teamwork Toolkit
10 minutes
Step 3
Establish Group Norms
15 minutes
Step 4
Mini Collaboration Challenge
15 minutes
Step 5
Debrief and Next Steps
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Teamwork Toolkit
What Is Communication?
What Is Trust?
What Is Shared Responsibility?
Communication in Action
Trust in Teams
Sharing the Work
Your Turn!

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