Team

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/team

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the team composition?Interdependent individuals with complementary skills
2. What is the origin of modern team concept?Popularized in business contexts during the late 20th century
3. What is a team and why is it stronger than a group?A team is a group of people who depend on each other, sharing information, skills, and resources to reach a common goal. This teamwork creates synergy, meaning the team can do more together than each person alone.
4. How do teams help people grow and feel good?Teams give everyone a chance to use their strengths and help each other fix weaknesses. Working together makes people feel supported and helps them learn new skills and grow.

Interdependence: A state where individuals rely on each other for critical inputs and outcomes.
Synergy: The principle that the combined output of a team exceeds the sum of individual contributions.
Complementary Skills: Diverse abilities and expertise possessed by team members that enhance collective capability.
Adaptive Growth: The process by which team members develop new skills and capabilities through their collaborative experiences.