what kind of group activities can we use for small groups
are there any good activities that we can use that will engage learners in smaller groups?
You can try the website www.superteachertools.com this is were I get my template for Jeopardy
I have had good experience with games in class. Relay word part races, making combinations of words and having them give the definitions and use the collection in case studies, check spelling, decide if it is a real word, etc...
I love this, can't believe I never thought of this before. I am always preaching flashcards to my students! This way they can also learn what is most effective when making flashcards, not just from me telling them. Thank you for posting this!
Diane, do an internet search k-12 jeopardy and you will find a number of free sources of the format. This allows you to just input the answers/questions. If you can't do this, the old fashioned way is to use index cards and envelopes to create a jeopardy board.
Michele Deck
I find it difficult with a small class of 6 students to keep them engaged in games and activities. I am not very creative when it comes to making word searches and crossword puzzles.
I prefer memory.. I like pictures with terms or pictures with definitions. If students tend to be visual learners and they retain imagery best this can be a great retention tool.
I would like any suggestions on how to go step by step to begin a jeapordy game??
Thanks!
Never thought of Family Feud but sounds like a good idea. My weekend classes are always small usually 6 students.
It's great to see a positive correlation with test grades, Mary. Thanks for sharing your success!
The first few times our class played the jeopardy game, a few of the students answered most of the questions. As time progressed all the students enjoy and participate. The games are taken home and studied. Test grades have reflected the achievement.
I try and have my classes to go group projects, an example would be for A & P Reproductive System, I broke them up into 2 groups One of them made a game over the female reporductive or bought in fruit and made the male reproductive systems.
This sounds like a great idea for reviewing a chapter. I am definitely going to try this. Thanks!
This is a great idea. I can't wait to try it with my students.
Maria, since everyone knows the rules of those games, it cuts out the explanation time.
A great game is "Who wants to be a millionare?"
Family Fued is a favorite in my class. So is Jeopardy!
Family feud and Jepordy work well in small classes.
I actually created a family feud game in powerpoint. If you use the features in powerpoint you can easily create one question per slide with multiple answers while showing all of the answers as the students answer them. It is a great way to greate a game on the fly.
Those are popular shows and a great vehicle for disguising learning by giving it a fun format. Keep up the good work!
