Sir Peter Blake was an award-winning New Zealand yachtsman who was killed by pirates in 2001. Scholars learn about his leadership qualities in a fun lesson that combines games, writing, and discussion. Pupils also reflect on ideas of leadership by completing graphic organizers. Finally, they collaborate on an engaging team-building activity using recycled materials to construct a raft. 

Concepts

leadership, leaders, character analysis, teambuilding

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Additional Tags

college and career readiness

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask individuals to create a list of student leadership opportunities to research and explore 
• Use the lesson to promote teen leadership activities at school 

Classroom Considerations

• Prepare for the lesson in advance by printing a picture of Sir Peter Blake and gathering the other required materials
• Requires minimal research 

Pros

• Provides a helpful teacher reference document 
• Includes an interactive Dream Team poster 
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.1.1.a SL.2.1.a SL.3.1.a SL.4.1.a SL.5.1.a SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a