Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: What's in a Penny?
In this lesson, young scholars work cooperatively to list all the details of a penny. The lesson demonstrates the importance cooperation and teamwork as well as attention to detail.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Family Works: Family Teamwork
Here is a good take-home project for students of all ages. By talking with their families about the roles of individual members, students learn how a family's stability relies on teamwork and cooperation.
PE Central
Pe Central: Cooperative Learning: Cooperative Handball
Teach students "Cooperative handball," and have them practice working with others. This website includes the rules to "Cooperative handball," as well as suggestions for forming teams and for adapting the sport for students with...
PE Central
Pe Central: Cooperative Learning: Sneak Attack
Teach you students "Sneak attack," and enforce the importance of cooperation while playing this game. Game requires simple equiptment as well as students' knowledge of the terms "Offense," and "Defense."
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Simple Teamwork Games
Play four games that require teamwork as you work with a partner.
PE Central
Pe Central: Cooperation Assessment
Ask young scholars to think critically about their previous experiences with cooperative learning and physical education activities. This website provides a list of questions that students need to answer on their own. Turned-in responses...
Other
Mathedpage.org: Algebra Manipulatives: Comparison and History
This resource discusses the use of manipulatives in the study of Algebra. The author sees benefits in symbol manipulation to enrich understanding, in geometric interpretation strengthening the connection to other parts of mathematics,...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Modern Day Pyramids
Students investigate the ways in which ancient technologies - six types of simple machines and combinations - are used to construct modern buildings. As they work together to solve a design problem (designing and building a modern...
PE Central
Pe Central: Ditto a Cooperative Game
In groups, students not only design and build something using equipment set for them but also write a detailed description of the item they have created so that others can follow their lead. This activity requires students to be...
PE Central
Pe Central: Cooperative Learning: Team Bowling
The activity described at this website allows learners to not only practice working with other people but also "Refine the skills of rolling and catching." Read a description of the activity and learn how to assess students' performances...
American Forum for Global Education
American Forum for Global Education: How Many Systems Do I Belong to Right Now?
This site is provided for by the American Forum for Global Education. Using the concept of belonging to groups, children come to understand the concept of economics as it applies to "People Systems", or interdependence and cooperation.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Writing Persuasive Letters
A lesson plan that prompts young scholars to write persuasive letters and lobby for issues they feel strongly about.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Collaborate
Work together with students to complete a puzzle or make a mural arund
Curated OER
Kids Health: How to Be a Good Sport
Learning to be a good sport and staying competitive at the same time is an important part of teaming. This site explains how to develop this balance and be a good team mate. 10 ways to achieve this are provided at the bottom of the page.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Team Efforts
Try these cooperative games to explore the benefits of teamwork with students.
PE Central
Pe Central: Mystery Puzzle Race
Students work in teams to complete physical tasks and, in the process, solve a sports- or health-related puzzle. Modify this activity to make it more challenging or to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
Virginia Tech
Collaborative Learning Enhances Critical Thinking
Included here is a study of collaborative learning versus individual learning. This study provides details of its methodology and its findings.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Enabling Student Collaboration for Learning
Presented in a question and answer format, this site provides some useful information about student collaboration. Some of the questions answered are "why should students collaborate" and "how do I get students to collaborate".
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Group Endeavors
Show students that some of the best games are those in which everyone works together.
Other
Points of Light
The mission of the organization is to instill compassion and the idea of service and philanthropy in school children. Find out how to start a Care Club and what projects the children can participate in.
Other
Global School Net: Collaboration in the Classroom and Over the Internet
This is a good resource for learning how to collaborate with other classes over the internet. This article provides good advice for how to get the most benefit out of your collaboration efforts whether they be in the classroom or over...