Welcome to MEGA MINI GAMES: The Next Big Game.
Here is everything you need to lead this project!
BEFORE YOU START: Project Overview
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Most of the materials you'll need to lead MEGA MINI GAMES are in your kit. You will also need common classroom supplies such as pencils, markers, and scissors.
If you need to order a kit, get in touch.
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MODULES
1: WELCOME TO CAMP
Measuring with fractions
In the opening session, students build a Mega Mini Meter Stick and measure objects to the nearest one-tenth of a meter.
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Measurement Recording Sheets
(1 / student) (Español)PROVIDED
Mega Mini Building Kits (1 / group)
Straws & Connectors
Storage Containers
Name Cards (1 / student)
Card Bag
Jobs Poster
Teamwork Guidelines PosterNEED
Timer
Markers & Pencils -
MUST PRINT
Measurement Recording Sheet
(1 / student) (Español)OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Name Cards (Español)
Jobs Poster
Teamwork Guidelines Poster -
Bonus Measurement Challenges
2: MINI GAMES
Adding fractions
Students continue measuring with fractions, playing Mini Games that require them to add fractions with like denominators.
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Scorecards
(1 / student) (Español)PROVIDED
Card Bag
Players Guides
Mega Mini Building Kits
Mega Meter Sticks
Cups
Ping Pong BallsNEED
Timer
Markers & Pencils -
MUST PRINT
Scorecard
(1 / student) (Español)OPTIONAL EXTRAS
On the Spot Player’s Guide
Catch It! Player’s Guide
Catapulting Cups Player’s Guide -
3: ROLLERSLIDE
Subtracting mixed fractions
Students play ROLLERSLIDE! They’ll subtract mixed numbers by counting up along the number line or regrouping.
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MUST PRINT
Scorecards (1 / student):
Version A (Español)
Version B (Español)OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Player’s Guide: Version A (Español)
Player’s Guide: Version B (Español)
Fraction Subtraction Poster -
GAME: Target Zero
4: COLLISION
Multiplying fractions by whole numbers
Students knock marbles into different scoring zones, using visual models and repeated addition to multiply fractions and calculate their score.
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MUST PRINT
Scorecards (1 / student):
Version A (Español)
Version B (Español)OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Player’s Guide: Version A (Español)
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GAME: Tap Shot
5: APEX
Dividing fractions
In APEX, students take turns pushing sliders into either a whole number or a unit fraction target. They divide one by the other to find their score.
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MUST PRINT
Scorecards (1 / student):
Version A (Español)
Version B (Español)OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Player’s Guide: Version A (Español)
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GAME: Peas in a Pod
6: DESIGN TRAINING
Fraction operations
Students build a target and figure out what fraction of the whole each part represents. Then, they’ll design a game using the target.
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Scorecards (1 / student) (Español)PROVIDED
Card Bag
Mega Mini Building Kits
Ping-Pong Balls
Disks
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7: GAME PLAN
Fraction operations
The final design project starts! Students will create their own MEGA game, making mats, equipment, and game pieces.
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PROVIDED
Paper Roll
(** before the session,
cut into 3-foot sections **)
Mega Mini Building Kits
Ping-Pong Balls
Discs
Bean Bags
Sliders
Marbles
Dice
Track Pieces
Cups
Storage Bags -
No printing required
8: GAME PRODUCTION
Fraction operations
Groups develop final game designs and rules, and create a square logo using specific fraction criteria.
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Logo Design Sheets ( 1+ per group). (Español)PROVIDED
Player's Guides (1 / group) (Español)
Group Game Bags -
MUST PRINT
Logo Design Worksheet (1+ / group)OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Player’s Guide (Español)
9: KEEPING SCORE
Fraction operations
Groups design and produce a scorecard for their game, using an equation with at least one fraction operation.
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Example Scorecard (1 / group) (Español)
Blank Scorecards (5 / group) (Español)
Invitation (Español)
PROVIDED
Group Game Bags
Player's Guides
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MUST PRINT
Example Scorecard (1 / group) (Español)
Blank Scorecard (5 / group) (Español)OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Invitation (Español)
10: GAME EXPO
Fraction operations
Students introduce their games and teach others how to keep score. If you’d like, invite guests to join your classroom!
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Invitation (Español)
Level 2 Game Designer Certificate
PROVIDED
Group Game Bags -
MUST PRINT
Level 2 Game Designer CertificateOPTIONAL EXTRAS
Invitation (Español) -
GAME: Mega Bingo