Unit Review Game
Second grade Chemistry lesson
Liaison: Anne Beaudreau
Date: 12/17/98
Group Members: Rebecca Rakow and Andrea Kurtz
School: Fitzgerald
Teacher: Trina Mallet
Materials:
30 blank 5"x8" index cards
large marker
question sheet
prizes
Procedure:
Preparation:
1. Create a set of 15 questions with one- or two-word answers that cover the material taught in previous lessons. Some examples: What is the first thing we must identify in the scientific method? (problem) What is bitter and slippery and turns an indicator blue? (base) What gas do we get when we combine baking soda and vinegar? (carbon dioxide)
2. Write each answer on 2 index cards so as to have two sets of answer cards.
3. Shuffle the cards before class.
In class:
1. Divide class into two teams. Have students pick science-related team names (Acids vs. Bases, or something more inspired).
2. Explain game rules--game may be called "shootout", where each team will attempt to beat the other in finding answer cards and holding them up. "Shootout" works well if teams face each other.
3. Spread cards on desks (group desks beforehand, if possible) and read each word aloud with students.
3. Winning team members receive prizes--i.e., two pieces of candy each, and one piece per person for the losing team. If candy is not desirable, some sort of consolation prize should also be given to losing team members.
4. After game, pick up answer cards and have the class read them aloud again.
Game rules: Experimentor will read a series of 15 questions, for a total of 15 rounds. One person from each team (establish order ahead of time and rotate) will be the card displayer; students must find the correct answer among the cards spread out on their desks and give the appropriate card to the chosen student, who then raises the card. The first team to raise the correct card wins the round. If more than one card is raised at once (by multiple team members), no points are given. If the wrong card is displayed, encourage students to try again (allow two or three chances).
Evaluation:
Students' performance on review activity will hopefully reflect the success of previous lessons.
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