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Goal, Objective or Purpose of Activity:
Team Building
Appropriate Age Level: 8+
Minimum/Maximum Number of Participants: 4+
Set-up Time Required: 0 – 15 minutes
Activity Time Required: 30 minutes – 1 hour
Space Requirements: Classroom, regular meeting area
Materials/Resources:
1) Whiteboard
2) Pen/Pencil
3) Paper (to write questions, record answers)
Procedure for Teaching:
1) Instructors create list of questions BEFOREHAND. Use the following sample questions to not only have fun but bring up topics you can discuss (please send us more!):
a) The funniest thing that ever happened in our boat was when…? Loosen up, fun
b) The best thing about my crew/skipper is…? Build positive attitude
c) If your boat was filling with water, you skipper/crew would…? Fun
d) As crew/skipper we need to work on…? Identify opportunities to focus on
e) If my crew/skipper saw another boat/ a friend’s boat commit penalty in a regatta and no one else saw he/she would…? Sportsmanship
2) Divide students into pairs (best if they regularly sail with each other)
3) Half of each pair leaves area with one instructor
4) Instructor/host reads questions to remaining half and records answers
5) Group unites, ask half of each pair the same questions with no input from first respondent
6) Share/Compares answers
7) Discussion
Student Product:
Extensions:
1) Drills or other exercises based on what you learned from answers
Reflection:
· Discuss topics raised. Sportsmanship, Communication, Areas for improvement
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