TIPS - games

I really enjoyed learning about different games for classrooms. I would like to incorporate games more often in a meaningful way. I think that Kelly was right - debriefing is the part most overlooked when teachers use games, and it is the part that can add valuable meaning to the game. I loved the example she used in class that she took from http://www.internet4classrooms.com/. The game divided the class into two teams. Whoever gets the right answer first gets to "roll" the dice to get points added to their group score. The team that lost the round rolled the diced to get points subtracted from their group. It seemed like either team could still win with only a couple rounds in the game to go. One of the difficulties I've faced is students who just turn off as soon as they realize they won't win. This game is based on skill and luck, which is nice. It could easily be adapted for science class. Good TIP!