Geese - Teaching Life Lessons
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This document discusses lessons that can be learned from the behavior of geese flying in formation. It explains that geese fly in a V-shape formation to increase efficiency, with each goose lifting the ones behind it. When a goose begins to fall out of formation from exhaustion, another takes its place at the front. If a goose is injured, two others will stay with it for protection until it can fly again or dies. The document suggests these behaviors demonstrate collaboration, organization, sharing of responsibilities, encouragement to stay together, and unity in supporting each other.
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Geese - Teaching Life Lessons
- 1. GEESE TEACHING LIFE LESSONS Created by I M Confident Niagara Canada www.imconfident.com
- 2. LET’S SEE WHAT GEESE CAN TEACH US ABOUT TEAMWORK
- 3. COLLABORATION What does this word mean?
- 4. COLLABORATION It means working with others in order to achieve something.
- 5. QUESTION Why do geese fly in a ‘V’ formation?
- 6. ANSWER Flying together increases the reach of the flight by 71% compared to only one bird flying.
- 7. LESSON LEARNED collaboration Sharing a goal makes it easier than doing it alone Team effort provides strength
- 8. ORGANIZATION What does this word mean?
- 9. ORGANIZATION It means to coordinate or arrange something into a structured group
- 10. QUESTION What happens when a goose starts drifting in another direction away from the flock?
- 11. ANSWER It feels air resistance and will have difficulty flying Reminds goose to get back into formation to take advantage of the power from the other geese
- 12. LESSON LEARNED organization • Creates harmony • Task not so difficult • Easier to reach goals
- 13. SHARING What does this word mean?
- 14. SHARING It means to have something in common, to take responsibility together.
- 15. QUESTION When the lead goose gets tired, what happens to the flock?
- 16. ANSWER • Lead goose goes to the end of the formation and another one takes on lead • Work/problems shared • Abilities, resources and capacities are united
- 17. LESSON LEARNED sharing Creates an effective team Respect for others Workload not so heavy
- 18. ENCOURAGEMENT What does this word mean?
- 19. ENCOURAGEMENT It means to give hope, confidence, urge to do something
- 20. QUESTION Why do geese squawk when flying in formation?
- 21. ANSWER To give encouragement Provide assistance to those in front so they are able to maintain speed
- 22. LESSON LEARNED encouragement Greater progress is made Actions and sounds (words) motivate and promote best outcome
- 23. UNITY What does this word mean?
- 24. UNITY It means to combine or bring together.
- 25. QUESTION What happens if a goose becomes ill, is hurt or tired?
- 26. ANSWER • Goose leaves the formation • Two other geese go along to help/protect, remaining until goose dies or is able to fly again • Geese rejoin their flock or find another formation
- 27. LESSON LEARNED unity Provides support during any situation Helps overcome stress Adds value to friendships
- 28. WHEN LIFE IS SIMPLE, THE FLIGHT OF THE YEARS IS MORE PLEASANT. PEOPLE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE SMART, YET OUR LIVES ARE FILLED WITH COMPLICATIONS AND CHAOS. SO WHY IS IT THAT GEESE ARE SO SMART?
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- This presentation is about how Geese can teach us some valuable life lessons. It will help you learn how important teamwork can be.
- What does the word Teamwork mean to you? (A cooperative effort by a group or team, Work produced by a group or team) Teamwork is important in all facets of life. We have teams at work, in school, in the community. When teams work together for a common goal, they usually result in success. What would be the traits of a great team? Different skills Value each other’s opinion Respect each other’s differences Supporting each other Listen to each other Open-minded Willing to risk making mistakes Able to work through conflicts Not giving up Being accountable to each other Willing to share information We are now going to start on an activity that will help show the results of good and bad teamwork. Part 1…….
- Collaboration – what does this word mean?
- The word collaboration means working together with 1 or more people in order to achieve something. Other words that mean the same thing are teamwork, partnership, association, alliance, relationship, cooperation or group effort.
- Question – Why do geese fly in a V formation?
- Answer – when geese fly together, it increases the reach of their flight by 71% compared to only 1 bird flying. What lesson can we learn from collaboration?
- What does the word organization mean?
- The word organization means to coordinate or arrange something into a structured group.
- Question – What happens when a goose starts drifting in another direction away from the flock?
- Answer – The goose will feel air resistance and will have difficulty in flying alone. This will remind the goose that it should get back into the formation so it can take advantage of the lifting power from the other geese in front. What lesson can we learn from Organization?
- Organization creates harmony. The task will not be so difficult and it will be easier to reach the goals. If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those who are headed the same way we are. Start activity part 3………..
- Sharing – what does this word mean?
- Sharing means to have something in common and to take responsibility together.
- Question – When the lead goose gets tired, what happens to the flock?
- Answer The lead goose goes to the end of the formation and another one takes on as lead. In this way, all the work and problems are shared. The geese can unite their abilities, resources and capacities. What lesson can we learn from Sharing?
- Sharing teaches us how to create an effective team and respect others. It shows us that the workload is not so heavy when working as a team and it allows us to take turn doing different jobs. Start activity part 4………….
- Encouragement – what does this word mean?
- Encouragement means to give hope, confidence and urge to do something.
- Question – why do geese squawk when flying in formation?
- They squawk or honk to give encouragement and to provide assistance to those in front so they are able to maintain their speed. What lesson can we learn from Encouragement?
- Encouragement helps us make greater progress. Actions and sounds or words will motivate and promote the best outcome. Start activity part 5………..
- Unity – what does this word mean?
- Unity means to combine or bring together.
- Question – what happens if a goose becomes ill, is hurt or tired?
- The goose will leave the formation and go to the ground. Two other geese will follow it down to lend help and protection. They will stay with the goose until it is well enough to fly, or until it dies. The geese will then rejoin their flock or find another formation to fly with. What lesson can we learn from Unity?
- Unity provides support during any situation. It helps overcome stress and adds value to friendships. If we have the sense of a goose, we will stand by each other as a good friend should do. Complete activity.
- When life is simple, the flight of the years is more pleasant. People are supposed to be smart, yet our lives are filled with complications and chaos. So why is it that geese are so smart? Now we are going to do an activity on teamwork.