Challenges: Round 1
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#1. MAKE A FLAG, MAKE A NAME: Students are randomly placed in groups. The class brainstorms on possible prizes and "What it takes to be a strong survivor in a group."
#2. MINI CHALLENGES
a. Builder Ted: put decimals from greatest to least computer game.
b. GUMDROP TOWERS: Using toothpicks, gumdrops and spaghetti noodles, the tallest tower wins!
c. LOOK ALIKES: Elaborate sets are designed from ordinary objects. The group that lists the most items wins!
d. Grade level designed:
(gr. 4-5) WHO WANTS TO BE MILLIONAIRE: Using mental math, get every problem right to earn a million!
(Grade 3-4) FRACTION FRENZY: Computer game of quick speed matching of equivalent fractions
e. Grade level designed:
(gr. 5-6) PUT TOGETHER A U.S. PUZZLE in record breaking time!
(gr 4) MATH LOGIC GAMES -- find the bargains with math calculations, manipulate patterns using toothpicks
(gr 3) GROCERY GAME- add items from a grocery list and make change from up to $25.00!
#3. TOY CHALLENGE: This is a whole class game where students are secretively given 3 toys. Each toy has a match and they must listen while students request matches from others and remember who has their match. The group with the most matches at the end of the game wins! |
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Character Traits List created by students to be used to vote members "on" after each challenge set:
being ...
strong,
smart,
respectful,
motivating,
flexible,
observant,
brave,
helpful,
kind,
patient,
articulate,
honest,
clever,
hard working,
trustworthy,
courageous,
caring,
courteous,
and friendly ...
... with the ability to.....
SHARE
PERSEVERE
LEARN
COMPLIMENT
ENCOURAGE
ORGANIZE
STRATEGIZE
HAVE FAITH
NOT HURT OTHERS' FEELINGS
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Creative Prize List: THIS LIST was created by students to identify individual and group rewards for challenge winners.
Hot Cheetoes
Doom Buggies
Licorice
Homework Passes
Beef Jerky
Pizza
Root Beer Floats
Jog around the school
T-shirt
Beanie Babies
I-Pod
X-Box
Money
Snowboard
Skateboard
Marbles
lunch with teacher
Movie pass with teacher
Beach Ball
Nerd Candy
Yoyo
Fun Friday
Concert Tickets
Licorice
Jolly Ranchers
Art supplies
Cool Pencils
Bathroom Pass
Lollipops
Books
Jelly Bellys
Sour Straws Candy
no math for a day
talk time
dinner gift certificate
whiteboard day
P.S.P.
Gameboy S.P.
Sports event Ticket
Park pass
Camera
Predator toys |
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