Sometimes there is only one way to get things done. In this brainteaser turned group activity, participants are trying to switch positions in a nine square line. It isn't as easy as it seems and requires some thought. The challenge of the activity will keep them engaged in the process.

In the following module you will learn how to properly set-up and facilitate the activity and then if you wish, move students through an academic and/or social skills development reflection experience.

*This activity has been adapted from the Team Building & Group Development CD-ROM of The Inspire! Youth Series from LearningChange, LLC.

Ages
One Way is appropriate for 6th grade and up.

Group Size
This activity can be done with a group size of 2 or more.

Setting
One Way can be done on any school surface.

Duration
This activity should take about 5-10 minutes to complete with your group. Budget more time if you wish to go into depth by using any of the extension activities or questions.

General

In this activity, some of the things you will inevitably notice include:

1. Students will practice problem solving skills independently and as a group to create a solution.
2. Students will show their true colors (the "do-ers" and the "planners").
3. Students will be challenged both physically and mentally.
   

Academic Standards & Asset Development

For specific academic and social development lessons for this activity, see the Academic Extensions and Social Extensions sections in this module.

This course will walk you step-by-step through the process of setting up and leading this activity, as well as facilitating the conversations and lessons after the experience.

Begin here and move from section to section, and be sure to download and print the activity's PDF Quick Reference Guide and any handouts as you prepare for your event.

Budget about 5-10 minutes to walk through all sections and view all video and written instruction for this course.