Meaning and Importance of Teamwork Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 6 years
Sex: Mixed
Topics:

1. Meaning of Teamwork
2. Importance of Teamwork
3. How to Achieve Teamwork

Duration: 1 Hour

Behavioural Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of teamwork.
2. Outline the importance of teamwork.
3. Generate ideas on how to achieve teamwork.

Key Words:

• Teamwork
• Cooperation
• Helping
• Sharing
• Working together

Set Induction:

Show a short video or picture of children playing together and ask pupils what they see and why it’s important.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils have worked on group activities or played games together before.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with definitions and examples
• Pictures of children working together
• Simple group activities

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Discuss activities where pupils have worked together, like group games or class projects.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Cooperation
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Social interaction

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 1
• Basic Social Skills for Children

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with definitions and examples
• Pictures of teamwork
• Simple group activities

Content Explanation:

1. Meaning of Teamwork:
   • Teamwork means joining hands and working together to do the same thing.
   • Example: Playing a game together, building something together.
2. Importance of Teamwork:
   • Cooperation: Helps everyone work better.
   • Sharing: Helps us share ideas and resources.
   • Helping Each Other: Makes tasks easier and more fun.
   • Achieving Goals: Together we can achieve more.
3. How to Achieve Teamwork:
   • Communication: Talk to each other and listen.
   • Respect: Be kind and respect everyone’s ideas.
   • Division of Tasks: Everyone should have a role.
   • Encouragement: Support and encourage each other.

Evaluation

1. Teamwork means _______ hands and working together. a. shaking b. joining c. waving d. clapping
2. Teamwork helps us to _______ ideas and resources. a. hide b. forget c. share d. lose
3. When we work together, we can _______ more. a. achieve b. break c. lose d. miss
4. Talking and listening to each other is called _______. a. arguing b. communication c. shouting d. ignoring
5. Being kind and respecting everyone’s ideas is called _______. a. fighting b. laughing c. respecting d. disrespecting
6. Everyone having a role in teamwork is called _______ of tasks. a. division b. subtraction c. multiplication d. addition
7. Supporting and encouraging each other helps us to _______. a. fail b. succeed c. quit d. forget
8. Teamwork makes tasks easier and more _______. a. boring b. fun c. difficult d. lonely
9. Cooperation helps everyone work _______. a. better b. harder c. slower d. alone
10. Teamwork helps us to _______ each other. a. hurt b. help c. ignore d. avoid

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What is teamwork? A: Teamwork means joining hands and working together to do the same thing.
2. Q: Why is teamwork important? A: It helps us cooperate, share, help each other, and achieve goals.
3. Q: Can you give an example of teamwork? A: Playing a game together or building something together.
4. Q: How does communication help in teamwork? A: By talking and listening to each other.
5. Q: What does it mean to respect others in a team? A: Being kind and respecting everyone’s ideas.
6. Q: Why is division of tasks important in teamwork? A: So everyone has a role and contributes to the team.
7. Q: How does encouragement help in teamwork? A: By supporting and encouraging each other to do better.
8. Q: What is the benefit of cooperation? A: It helps everyone work better together.
9. Q: How can teamwork make tasks more fun? A: By working together, tasks become easier and more enjoyable.
10. Q: Why is helping each other important in a team? A: It makes tasks easier and shows that we care for each other.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, “Types of Drama”.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topics, “Meaning of Teamwork”, “Importance of Teamwork”, and “How to Achieve Teamwork”.

Step 3: The teacher explains the meaning of teamwork, discusses its importance, and generates ideas on how to achieve teamwork.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the definition of teamwork.
• Discuss the importance of teamwork with examples.
• Facilitate a group activity where pupils must work together.
• Guide pupils in generating ideas on how to achieve teamwork.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the teacher’s explanation.
• Participate in the group activity.
• Share their ideas on how to achieve teamwork.
• Discuss the importance of teamwork.

Assessment:

10 Evaluation Questions:

1. What does teamwork mean?
2. Why is teamwork important?
3. Can you give an example of teamwork?
4. How does communication help in teamwork?
5. What does it mean to respect others in a team?
6. Why is division of tasks important in teamwork?
7. How does encouragement help in teamwork?
8. What is the benefit of cooperation?
9. How can teamwork make tasks more fun?
10. Why is helping each other important in a team?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes round to mark the pupils’ work, providing feedback and necessary corrections.

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