Lesson Plan

Teamwork Skills Bootcamp

Students will collaborate to design and build a marshmallow tower, practicing communication, role-sharing, and conflict-resolution strategies to strengthen teamwork skills.

Teamwork is critical for academic and life success. This lesson gives 7th graders hands-on practice applying collaboration and conflict-resolution strategies, building empathy, mutual respect, and effective group habits.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Activity

5 minutes

Step 2

Marshmallow Tower Challenge

25 minutes

Step 3

Reflection & Self-Assessment

10 minutes

Step 4

Debrief & Closing

5 minutes

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Communication & Conflict Tools

Today’s Objectives

What Is Active Listening?

Active Listening Strategies

Why Define Clear Roles?

Tips for Role Assignment

Four Steps to Resolve Conflict

Conflict Resolution Example

Practice Activity

Reflection Questions

Key Takeaways & Next Steps

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Teamwork Takes Practice

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