What:
I have always loved game shows and long ago used Jeopardy in my class as a review game. So when I read a current article about the use of game shows in the classroom I was interested (source). Games are a great way to help students retain information as long as they are actively learning and engaged. I have listed a few of my favorite game shows below with tips on how to implement them into the classroom and ready to use templates.
Jeopardy:
You cannot go wrong playing Jeopardy in class. I know it has been happening for a long time, probably decades, but this classic game is helpful with reviewing content. Add some competition by creating teams. I also like the element of surprise so I would have team A would choose the category and then I would choose a student from team B to answer the question ensuring all students participated. You can access a free Jeopardy template by clicking here.
Price is Right:
Price is Right is an exciting game that can be used in Math classes to practice metric measurements and estimations. You can even include dollar store prizes to really help students get into the spirit of the game. You can access a free Price is Right template by clicking here.
Family Feud:
Using Family Feud in class is great for any content containing data or multiple answers for responses. You can even survey your own students, teachers, etc to obtain data to make the questions more relevant. You can access a free Family Feud template by clicking here.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire:
Who Wants to be a Millionaire can be played in classes of any subject area. It helps if you dim the lights and play dramatic music. You can access a free Who Wants to be a Millionaire template by clicking here.
Bonus:
There are so many great templates that exist for using games in the classroom like these from Ryan O’Donnell, Alice Keeler’s Baseball game, or even simple tools to help you make decisions like Wheel Decide. The choice is yours!
Next Steps
Interested in learning more? Check out the websites below for great information.
- 14 ways to turn your classroom into a game show
- Classtools – Game Templates
- 30 Interactive Google Slides Activities for Classroom Excitement
References:
All sourced information is hyperlinked as applicable above.
TLDR (too long didn’t read):
I have always loved game shows and long ago used Jeopardy in my class as a review game. So when I read a current article about the use of game shows in the classroom I was interested (source). Games are a great way to help students retain information as long as they are actively learning and engaged. I have listed a few of my favorite game shows below with tips on how to implement them into the classroom and ready to use templates.
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