Introduction to Physical Science

Unit 7: Electricity and Magnetism

Electrifying review game

Task:

Your students have read, studied, listened and learned all about electricity. Next they'll create a review game to test their understanding and commit those concepts to memory.

Process:

Have students review major concepts using their class materials and the sites linked here. Tell them to visit the game-making site and choose a format. They should then follow the instructions for creating their games and challenge classmates in a review play-off.

Time:

1 class period for research and design, 1 class period for construction and review

Alternative:

Choose one game format for the whole class. Have students contribute questions and answers to create one combined game.

Resources:

Electricity

http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/sources/electricity.html

http://www.ndt-ed.org/EducationResources/HighSchool/Electricity/hs_elec_index.htm

http://www.brainpop.com/science/energy/electricity/

http://www.mos.org/sln/toe/tennisballs.html

Instructions for Making Review Games

http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/classmanagement/reviewgames.html