Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space required
Activity Type: Movement/group
Grades: 7-12
Group Size: 4 or more
Time: 10-15 minutes, with possible out-of-class homework time
Introduction: When we are faced with challenges in life, we are more likely to be successful when we are plugged in to a wide support network. This activity encourages students to utilize their own network to solve problems and overcome challenges.
Materials:
- Mad Gab Worksheet (The answer sheet is below; the student sheet may be found at the link above.)
- 1 pen or pencil per student.
Activity:
Print enough worksheets for each person and distribute them. The object of the game is to have each group figure out the solution to as many of the commonly used phrases from the worksheet as they can. You may want to do some sample phrases together before beginning.
Divide the class into groups of four or five. Give the groups 10 to 15 minutes to work on their sheets, motivating them with possible incentives (food, late passes, free assignments, extra points, etc.). Give an increased incentive for the team that brings the most solutions to the next class period. Encourage them to utilize as many people to help them with the worksheet as possible – parents, friends, coaches, school personnel, etc. Share the answers during the following class period.
Processing the Experience:
- What did you enjoy about this game?
- How much more were you able to complete with the help of others?
- What outside resources did you use?
- Are these people you go to when you are faced with challenges in life?
- Why does getting plugged in help us accomplish more in life than we would be able to on our own?
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