Mrs. Kemper's 8th Grade Language Arts Class worked on a team building activity today.
"Save Fred"
Team building allows students to work together in social situations in the classroom, just as they would in their daily lives, or down the road in the workplace. How often are they challenged with a task to do with others where they don’t know how to work in these situations?
Team building challenges students to problem solve and execute working with others. It shows them how to be accountable, such a great lesson for middle school students to learn.
The Activity/Challenge
Only You Can Help to Save Fred!
Fred has been spending his summer boating on the Great Lakes. But he’s not too bright (after all, the brains of worms are pretty small) He’s never learned how to swim and he never wears his life preserver. The worst has happened! His boat has capsized and he’s stuck! Fortunately, his life preserver is in the boat, but unfortunately he does not know how to reach it without falling off and drowning. Problem: How can you and your partner save Fred using only 4 paper clips? You may not touch Fred, the boat, or the life preserver directly with your hands!
Materials: Gummy Worm, Gummy life preserver, 1 plastic cup, 4 Paper Clips
Procedure: 1. Set up the challenge. Work with your partner and "Save Fred". 2. Follow the rules. Fred, the boat, the life preserver can be touched only with the paper clips. NO HANDS.
