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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
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

Slide Deck
Squad Discovery
Learning Objectives
Key Terms
Real-World Summer Squads
Reflection Prompt
Next Up: Squad Mapping

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Discussion


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