Introduction to Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Unit

1. Introduction to Teamwork
7th Grade
Aaron Huynh

2. Students will be able to…
Explain what teamwork is in their own words
and know the components of obtaining great
teamwork.
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3. Standards
Standard 2.1
Identify and describe key elements in the
mature performance of overhand, sidearm,
and underhand throwing; catching;
kicking/punting; striking; trapping; dribbling
(hand and foot); and volleying.
Standard 1.1
Demonstrate mature techniques for the
following patterns: overhand, sidearm, and
underhand throwing; catching;
kicking/punting; striking; trapping; dribbling
(hand and foot); and volleying.
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Standard 5.4
Evaluate the effect of expressing
encouragement to others while
participating in a group physical activity.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

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5. Chicago Bulls
Win 1997
Championship
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6. Auburn Beats
Alabama in
Iron Bowl
2013
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7. How were these game winners
possible?
What did you see the players
doing?
Would the goal been possible
without other players’ help?
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Think and Discuss

8. Teamwork
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9. What is teamwork?
» Group working together to achieve a goal
⋄ Ex: Group of students working on a school
project
⋄ Ex: Group of birds flying in V formation.
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10. Think and Discuss!
» With the definition of teamwork, what are your
experiences with working in a group?
» In a sport setting, how can teamwork be
beneficial?
» Could you come up with a physical activity that
utilizes teamwork?
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11. How?
- Each player is given a role to play
- Each player must perform the motor skills
needed in order to succeed
- Each player must be able to communicate,
strategize, and be positive
Teamwork In Sports
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12. 12
Benefits
Social
interaction
Learn to
problem
solve
Health
benefits!
Learn to
work with
others

13. Sports in This Unit
Basketball
- 10 player sport in
which each team
aims to score the
most amount of
baskets before
timer runs out to
win.
- Utilizes a
basketball and
basketball hoop.
Flag Football
- 14 player sport in
which each team
aims to score
more
touchdowns than
the other team.
- Utilizes a
football.
Pickleball
- 4 player sport in
which teams aim
to score more
points than the
other team.
- Utilizes a racquet
and hard plastic
ball.
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14. Common Skills
Passing
- In most team
based sports, it
will require
passing an object
to your
teammates. This
is too strategically
place the object
into an area
beneficial to
scoring
Communication
- Being able to
actively voice
your position and
give instructions
is helpful to
winning the
game.
Scoring
- Scoring
varies from
sport to
sport, but
the goal is
the same.
- Being able
to score
increases
chance to
win.
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15. What are some skills you can think of
that are used in team based sports?
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Think and Discuss!

16. - Watch the video
- Explain to a partner why this is good teamwork
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Activity

17. - Watch the video
- Explain to a partner why this is bad teamwork
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Activity

18. Now that you have a better understanding on the
topic of teamwork, start thinking of custom
physical activities that require working with
others.
Be sure to complete the KWL chart and turn it in!
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Closing