I created a Pinterest board for this website! You can find it by clicking here OR by following the link on the sidebar to the right! I've decided that every week I will highlight one pin that I thought was truly creative or interesting!
Socratic Smackdown
I was instantly intrigued by this pin for many reasons. 1) It had a colorful name, 2) it seemed like a fun game, and 3) I have a thing for Socrates.
I quickly pinned this item and checked out the website. Their website, instituteofplay.org, describes it as:
A versatile discussion-based humanities game to practice argumentation around any text or topic for grades 6 through 12.
The full instructions can be found in the free download, but essentially you give your students a certain topic/reading to discuss and debate. The team who uses the most argumentative styles wins the game and gets the most points.
I would highly recommend checking it out when you get a chance. Did I mention it was FREE? :)
A versatile discussion-based humanities game to practice argumentation around any text or topic for grades 6 through 12.
The full instructions can be found in the free download, but essentially you give your students a certain topic/reading to discuss and debate. The team who uses the most argumentative styles wins the game and gets the most points.
I would highly recommend checking it out when you get a chance. Did I mention it was FREE? :)
If you have never heard of it, you really need to check out The Institute of Play They create games and different learning tools to help students and teachers around the country prepare students for the real world.
"We create learning experiences rooted in the principles of game design—experiences that simulate real world problems, and require dynamic, well-rounded solutions. We support teachers and other learning leaders in making learning irresistible—creating for students a powerful need to know, and a hunger to learn more. We believe in making learning relevant—to the technologies that shape our kids’ lives, the passions that fuel their ambitions, and the demands of life in the 21st century." --- Institute of Play Website
"We are building a national movement to make learning irresistible"
If you get a free moment, I highly suggest taking the time to look at all the amazing things they have available. We are building a national movement to make learning irresistible
If you get a free moment, I highly suggest taking the time to look at all the amazing things they have available. You can support The Institute of Play and what they are doing by making a charitable donation.
"We create learning experiences rooted in the principles of game design—experiences that simulate real world problems, and require dynamic, well-rounded solutions. We support teachers and other learning leaders in making learning irresistible—creating for students a powerful need to know, and a hunger to learn more. We believe in making learning relevant—to the technologies that shape our kids’ lives, the passions that fuel their ambitions, and the demands of life in the 21st century." --- Institute of Play Website
"We are building a national movement to make learning irresistible"
If you get a free moment, I highly suggest taking the time to look at all the amazing things they have available. We are building a national movement to make learning irresistible
If you get a free moment, I highly suggest taking the time to look at all the amazing things they have available. You can support The Institute of Play and what they are doing by making a charitable donation.
