Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Rock Paper Scissors Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 1st
This instructional activity puts a physical twist on the traditional game, rock, paper, scissors! Students get into pairs to play rock, paper, scissors. However, in this game the person who does not win the match is rewarded with...
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Rock, Paper, Scissors Probability!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about probability through a LEGO MINDSTORMS NTX-based activity that simulates a game of "rock-paper-scissors." The LEGO robot mimics the outcome of random game scenarios in order to help students gain a better...
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Winning at Rock Paper Scissors

For Students 9th - 10th
Hannah Fry from Numberphile shares a few strategies to help you win your next game of Rock Paper Scissors. [5:48]
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: The Escape Game

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to elementary game theory. The lesson is framed in the context of criminal who must get off at one of two subway stops -- will the officer choose the same stop...