Get Moving Game Design Challenge

1. Get Moving Game Design Challenge

2. Background Information • Being active helps people stay healthy and fit. • A lot of people do not get enough exercise.

3. Problem • Design an indoor game that will get people moving. • This game should be fun and not too complicated.

4. Purpose • We will actually set up a carnival so others can play your game!

5. Brainstorm • Make a list of action words such as drop, throw, etc. • What games might you play at recess, camp , or a carnival? • What does it mean to invent a game? New equipment? New rules? Changing a familiar game?

6. Design • Take a look at the materials available. • Design your game. Draw a diagram and label it in your notebook. • Make a list of what materials you need. • Show your diagram and list to your teacher to receive your supplies.

7. Build, Test, and Redesign • Build you game. • Play your game. Is it fun? Does it get people moving? Is it easy to learn? How can you make your game better? • Make a signs for your game. What is the name of your game? What are the instructions? • Ask people in your room to play your game. Do they understand how to play? • What are the features of your game that would make someone want to play?

8. Notes • When a piece of equipment or rule isn’t working, change it! • Testing and redesigning are important steps when you invent something.

9. It’s Carnival Time!