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ACTIVITY 12.2

Team Logo Competition

Learning skills: collaborating, using prior knowledge, defining purpose

WHY

Teams are especially valuable for creative endeavors. In a team, you are able to draw on the talents of each
member. In this activity, you will have the opportunity to further strengthen your skills at working in a team.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Develop teamwork skills in a fun, problem-solving environment.
2. Identify and then select team roles which will help your team efficiently solve a specific design

problem.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Criterion #1: the logo your team designs
Attributes:
a. the number of points your team scores
b. the creativity displayed and the clarity of the message

Criterion #2: the report about your team’s performance
Attributes:
a. includes at least two strengths, two areas for improvement, and two insights
b. incorporates the answers to the Critical Thinking Questions

PLAN

1. Form teams of six.
2. Carefully read the Information section.
3. Identify and select a role for each team member that you feel can help the team win the competition.
4. Identify two characteristics of a good logo.

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