As students learn to work together and have a mutual respect for each other, the community operates more efficiently.
In a well developed community, there is less "off task" behavior. Students work together to reach their highest level
of achievement as individuals and as a team.
Once ground rules have been established, the task at hand is to create a class logo or design for the team t-shirt.
Examples of successful team logos are shown and discussed. Students then proceed to create their own submission for
the class. A process of elimination begins. All the designs are presented. Designs are withdrawn at each round until
the most favored remains.
Each student is asked to provide a white cotton t-shirt. Shirts are printed during class while students
work on an assignment. Each student is summoned to watch and assist during the screening process of their shirt. Classroom
teachers are encouraged to bring in a shirt, as well, to lead the team.
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