Lesson Plan

Team Spirit Showdown Plan

Students will collaborate in small teams to create a team name, mascot, handshake, and color palette, practicing communication, creativity, and group decision-making.

This lesson builds essential teamwork skills—like active listening, respectful negotiation, and creative problem-solving—while fostering a positive classroom community and student engagement.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Space

5 minutes

Step 1

Kickoff & Rules

3 minutes

Step 2

Team Formation

2 minutes

Step 3

Brainstorming Session

8 minutes

Step 4

Design Phase

10 minutes

Step 5

Showcase & Debrief

7 minutes

Slide Deck

Team Spirit Showdown

Welcome students to the activity. Briefly introduce yourself and the session’s purpose. Set a positive, energetic tone.

Kickoff & Rules (3 min)

Read aloud the slide. Emphasize each success criterion and the overall timing. Invite questions before moving on.

Team Formation (2 min)

Quickly divide students, assign roles, and hand out materials. Ensure each team has a Scribe, Presenter, and a timekeeper.

Brainstorming Session (8 min)

Circulate to encourage shy students. Prompt teams to vote on their top ideas before time expires.

Design Phase (10 min)

Prompt teams to think about how their mascot reflects their name and colors. Keep energy high.

Showcase & Debrief (7 min)

Manage time so each team has 2–3 minutes. After both presentations, guide the reflection discussion.

Great Job, Teams!

Wrap up the session by highlighting the importance of teamwork skills and encourage application in future projects.

Lesson Plan

Team Spirit Showdown Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Space

Step 1

Kickoff & Rules

Step 2

Team Formation

Step 3

Brainstorming Session

Step 4

Design Phase

Step 5

Showcase & Debrief

Slide Deck

Team Spirit Showdown

Kickoff & Rules (3 min)

Team Formation (2 min)

Brainstorming Session (8 min)

Design Phase (10 min)

Showcase & Debrief (7 min)

Great Job, Teams!

Cool Down

Worksheet

Warm Up

Script

Team Spirit Showdown

Christina Schiavo