Teamwork Basics
This is what you do when you take turns speaking and don’t interrupt.
What is active listening?
This team member keeps the group on task and follows the timeline.
Who is the timekeeper or manager?
You show this when you do your part, even if no one is watching.
What is responsibility?
This popular sport requires teamwork, passing, and trust to win games.
What is basketball (or any other team sport)?
Starting each group meeting by doing this can build a strong team bond.
What is checking in or sharing something positive or sharing group progress?
A team works best when everyone does this to share the work equally.
What is contributing or pulling your weight?
This person shares their ideas, listens to others, and helps make decisions.
What is a collaborator or teammate?
A team that trusts each other will usually have more of this.
What is success?
Scientists, astronauts, and engineers do this to solve big problems together.
What is work together or collaborate?
Giving a teammate a compliment is a way to build this.
What is morale or confidence?
The person in a group who encourages others and helps the team stay positive.
Who is the leader?
In a group, the person who writes down ideas or plans is doing this job.
What is the recorder or note-taker?
This word means combining your ideas with others to find a solution.
What is compromise?
In a group project, doing everything by yourself is not teamwork—this is.
What is delegating or dividing/sharing responsibilities?
A sign of great teamwork is when everyone does this during group challenges.
What is problem-solve or brainstorm?
When a team talks openly and respectfully, this is happening.
What is good communication?
A team without a clear ________ might struggle to stay organized and focused.
What is a leader?
This kind of goal helps a group work toward the same end result.
What is a shared goal?
In group work, setting this up early helps avoid confusion later.
What is a plan or group agreement?
These are short group rules that help make collaboration smoother.
What are norms or expectations?
If there’s a disagreement in a group, this skill helps solve it peacefully.
What is calm discussion or conflict resolution?
Good teammates respect this, even when they disagree.
What are different opinions or perspectives?
When a teammate makes a mistake, this helps keep the team strong.
What is understanding, forgiveness or support?
You show this trait when you try to understand how your teammates feel.
What is empathy?
This kind of body language—like nodding—shows you're engaged in teamwork.
What is positive or active body language?