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Creativity, communication, cooperation. Pupils assume the role of employees at a game factory working together to develop a new game. Using the principles of the STAR method (Stop, Think, Act, Review), they work in teams to create game boards.
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Instructional Ideas
- As a pre-teaching strategy, have small groups discuss board games that require problem-solving skills
Classroom Considerations
- Final lesson from the three-part Respecting Differences in Others unit
- Prepare game cards for each group before teaching the lesson
Pros
- Teaches problem solving in an original and engaging way
- Includes an essential question, measurable learning objectives, and performance goals
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- None