Lesson Plan
Beat the Clock Lesson Blueprint
Students will develop whole-class time-management strategies by completing fast-paced, collaborative challenges to prioritize tasks and work efficiently.
Learning to manage time effectively fosters better focus, teamwork, and task completion—essential skills for academic success and lifelong organization.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Time Management
5 minutes
Step 2
Strategy Brainstorm
5 minutes
Step 3
Team Challenge Round 1
10 minutes
Step 4
Debrief and Strategy Refinement
5 minutes
Step 5
Team Challenge Round 2
10 minutes
Step 6
Reflection and Cool-Down
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Can You Beat the Clock?
Why Manage Our Time?
Strategy Brainstorm
Team Challenge Round 1
Debrief & Strategy Refinement
Reflection & Exit Ticket
Activity
Cool Down
