Name the State

This game teaches the students about the different states of the United States.

1. Split the class into groups of four or five.

2. Have each group picks two states and write five questions about each, placing each question on a separate card. Have the students rate each question in terms of difficulty (one=easy, 5=very hard).

3. Gather all questions and shuffle them together.

4. Have each group designate a spokesperson. When the questions are read, call on the first spokesperson to raise his/her hand.

5. Group members may consult with one another before the spokesperson answers.

6. A correct answer scores the "question value" for the team, while an incorrect answer results in a penalty equal to the question value.

--Mike McCreary