Introduction:

Welcome to the Industriousness and Enthusiasm worksheet! In this activity, you will explore the concepts of industriousness and enthusiasm as part of John Wooden's Pyramid of Success.

Overview:

Industriousness is the quality of being hardworking and diligent in one's efforts. Enthusiasm is the energy and passion that one brings to their work. Together, these qualities can lead to success and achievement.

Examples:

• Completing all your homework assignments on time.
• Volunteering to help a classmate who is struggling with a lesson.
• Working extra hours to prepare for an important presentation.
• Leading a team project with enthusiasm and dedication.

Challenges:

• Developing a study schedule and sticking to it consistently.
• Taking on a leadership role in a school club or organization.

Real-World Problems:

• You have a part-time job and need to balance work, school, and extracurricular activities effectively.
• Your sports team is behind in the standings, and you need to motivate your teammates to work harder and stay positive.

Answers:

The answers to the worksheet questions are as follows:

1. Completing all your homework assignments on time.
2. Volunteering to help a classmate who is struggling with a lesson.
3. Working extra hours to prepare for an important presentation.
4. Leading a team project with enthusiasm and dedication.
5. Developing a study schedule and sticking to it consistently.
6. Taking on a leadership role in a school club or organization.

1. Problem: Calculate the total number of hours a student needs to study in a week to maintain an industrious work ethic if they study 2 hours each day from Monday to Friday.
   Answer: Total hours = 2 hours/day x 5 days = 10 hours.
2. Problem: A company wants to increase productivity by 20%. If they currently produce 100 units per day, how many additional units do they need to produce daily to meet their goal?
   Answer: Additional units needed = 100 units x 20% = 20 units.
3. Problem: A football team scored an average of 2 goals per game over the season. If they played 20 games, how many total goals did they score?
   Answer: Total goals = 2 goals/game x 20 games = 40 goals.
4. Problem: A salesperson makes a commission of 5% on each product sold. If they sell a product for $200, how much commission do they earn?
   Answer: Commission = $200 x 5% = $10.
5. Problem: A construction crew can build a wall in 8 hours. How long would it take for 3 crews to build 5 walls?
   Answer: Time = 8 hours/wall x 5 walls / 3 crews = 13.33 hours.
6. Problem: A chef can bake 12 cakes in an hour. How many cakes can the chef bake in 5 hours?
   Answer: Cakes baked = 12 cakes/hour x 5 hours = 60 cakes.
7. Problem: A project requires 500 hours of work to complete. If 4 workers are assigned to the project, how many days will it take to finish if each worker works 8 hours a day?
   Answer: Days to complete = 500 hours / (4 workers x 8 hours/day) = 15.63 days.
8. Problem: A car travels at an average speed of 60 miles per hour. How long will it take to travel 300 miles?
   Answer: Time = Distance / Speed = 300 miles / 60 mph = 5 hours.
9. Problem: A factory produces 500 units per hour. If they run the factory for 6 hours, how many units will be produced?
   Answer: Total units = 500 units/hour x 6 hours = 3000 units.
10. Problem: A teacher wants to reward students who show enthusiasm in their class participation. If there are 30 students in the class and she wants to select the top 10% most enthusiastic students, how many students will receive the reward?
    Answer: Number of students to be rewarded = 30 students x 10% = 3 students.

1. Start by discussing the definitions of industriousness and enthusiasm with the students. Define industriousness as being hardworking, diligent, and putting in effort consistently. Define enthusiasm as having a positive attitude, passion, and energy towards tasks.
2. Share examples of how industriousness and enthusiasm can lead to success in various areas of life, such as academics, sports, and personal goals.
3. Engage the students in a brainstorming session where they can identify times when they have been industrious and enthusiastic in their own lives. Encourage them to share their stories with the class.
4. Introduce John Wooden's Pyramid of Success to the students, explaining how industriousness and enthusiasm are key components of his philosophy for achieving success.
5. Provide real-life examples of individuals who have demonstrated industriousness and enthusiasm, and achieved great success as a result. This can include athletes, entrepreneurs, or historical figures.
6. Facilitate a class discussion on the importance of cultivating industriousness and enthusiasm in their own lives. Encourage students to set goals that align with these qualities and create action plans to achieve them.
7. Assign a reflection activity where students can write about how they plan to incorporate industriousness and enthusiasm into their daily routines and long-term goals. Encourage them to share their reflections with a partner or the class.
8. Conclude the lesson by summarizing the key points about industriousness and enthusiasm, and how they are essential for personal and academic success. Encourage students to continue practicing these qualities in their daily lives.

• Game 1: Pyramid of Success Race

  Objective: To familiarize students with the elements of John Wooden's Pyramid of Success through a fun and engaging race.

  1. Divide the students into teams, with each team representing an element of the Pyramid of Success.
  2. Set up a course with different stations representing each element of the pyramid.
  3. Teams have to race through the course, completing challenges or answering questions related to each element before moving on to the next station.
  4. The first team to successfully navigate through all the stations and reach the finish line wins the race.
• Game 2: Enthusiasm Charades

  Objective: To encourage students to embody the concept of enthusiasm through a game of charades.

  1. Write down different scenarios or activities that require enthusiasm on separate cards.
  2. Divide the class into two teams and have one student from each team pick a card and act out the scenario without speaking.
  3. The team members have to guess the scenario being portrayed within a time limit.
  4. Rotate turns between teams until all scenarios have been acted out.
• Game 3: Industriousness Puzzle Challenge

  Objective: To reinforce the importance of industriousness in achieving success through a collaborative puzzle challenge.

  1. Provide each group of students with a jigsaw puzzle related to a famous successful person or achievement.
  2. Students must work together to solve the puzzle within a set time frame.
  3. Encourage students to discuss how the industriousness of the individual or team depicted in the puzzle contributed to their success.
  4. Once the puzzle is completed, have a discussion about the importance of hard work and perseverance in achieving goals.