Lesson Plan

Squad Builder

Students will map out their personal social support networks, identify each friend’s strengths, and reflect on their ideal group roles to foster stronger, positive peer connections.

Building awareness of one’s social supports and understanding group roles strengthens students’ emotional well-being, teamwork skills, and sense of belonging in 10th grade.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Squad Discovery Presentation

10 minutes

Step 3

Squad Mapping Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Group Dynamics Talk

10 minutes

Step 5

Team Roles Reflection

5 minutes

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Squad Discovery

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Real-World Summer Squads

Reflection Prompt

Next Up: Squad Mapping

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Discussion

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Worksheet

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Who’s Your Summer Squad?

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