Year 7

ENTERPRISEENTERPRISE– Why are we doing it?– What’s it all about?– What does it mean?

IF YOU ARE A IF YOU ARE A ENTERPRISING PERSON …ENTERPRISING PERSON …

You are positive

You believe in yourselfYou will have a go at anything!

Work well with others

Won’t give up at the first sign of trouble or

difficulty

It’s the same if you’re an It’s the same if you’re an ENTERPRISING LEARNER!ENTERPRISING LEARNER!

• You go about things positively• You’ll have a go – you won’t give up

(you might ask for help …)• You work well with others i.e. you are

a good TEAMWORKER

A GOOD TEAMWORKER….A GOOD TEAMWORKER….• Listens to others• Respects everybody’s opinion• Communicates well – express their

ideas with confidence• Helps and supports others on the

team• Has a sense of humour!

PRIZES FOR BEST TEAM!!

Teamworking – video clipTeamworking – video clip• Listen to the GB Ice Hockey players

– What qualities do they look for in a player?

• You have 10 minutes in your team to solve the Brain Gym puzzles!

Come on Down!Come on Down!

Look, Remember and Draw!

How to recognise a Witch!!How to recognise a Witch!!• Here is an effective visual technique

for note taking

Mind MappingMind Mapping• A technique to make you a more

effective learner • and help you remember things better

Video

Learning MapsLearning Maps• Are effective because

– You use the whole brain– You use a visual and a kinaesthetic/

practical technique which helps you learn better

– It’s interesting and fun!

And……….

Learning MapsLearning Maps• Makes remembering easier• Works in a series of links, connections• Allows ideas to flow• Can be reviewed quickly and easily• Makes it easier to see how ideas are

related• Keeps you focused• You can add to them easily

You can use Mind Maps for You can use Mind Maps for lots of things…lots of things…

• Mapping out what you already know• Revision• Brainstorming new ideas• Planning – stories and project work• Taking notes

• Flip chart paper• In your group make a mind map on

CHOCOLATE• Think about the different types of

chocolate• Ingredients/brands/drinks etc etc

• 10 minutes

• One person from each group• Move around the other groups to

collect new ideas• Bring these back to add to your

group’s mind map• 5 minutes

• One person is to present their mind map to all of us

And now ….

• Think of– Person– Place– Event/ Special Occasion– Anything else

– 10 minutes

Mind Map - PersonMind Map - Person

Mind Map - PlaceMind Map - Place

Mind Map – Special Mind Map – Special OccasionOccasion

• Talk through and explain your mind map to a partner

• As you are explaining, move your finger through your map

• Swap over

• 5 minutes each

• Turn your mind map over• On the back, try to reproduce your

partner’s mind map from memory

• 5 minutes

Working in a GroupWorking in a GroupLOOKS LIKE:

• People round a table

• One talking the rest listening

• Someone making notes

• Working together

SOUNDS LIKE:• Talking about the

work• Not shouting• People taking turns

Year 7 – Blow Up!!Year 7 – Blow Up!!You work for glass blowing company. Your team has been asked to build a unique blown glass sculpture – the largest ever attempted – which will be placed in the new factory premises.David Attenborough will perform the official opening and the best sculpture will be chosen for the presentation.

Team RolesTeam Roles• Team Leader• Spokesperson• Timekeeper• Resources Manager• Design Manager/Visual Planner• Building Engineer