Creative!Pursuit! 2014/2015! - Canyons District...
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Creative!Pursuit!
2014/2015!“THE!GREAT!BOARD!GAME!ADVENTURE”!
The!Creative!Pursuit!Challenge!includes!three!parts:!
• Creative!Pursuit!Problem!(Product)!• Two!Impromptu!Problems!• An!Original!Presentation!
• Creative!Pursuit!is!a!wonderful!way!to!implement!the!core.!The!core!recommends!that!students!are!involved!in!a!project!that!promotes!critical!thinking.!!
• Creative!Pursuit!guides!students!to!a!deeper!understanding!of!meaningful!content.!!• Creative!Pursuit!involves!the!21st!readiness!skills!of!communication,!collaboration!and!critical!
thinking/problem!solving.!
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A!team!of!4V5!students!will!create!an!original!game!incorporating!a!gradeVlevel!curriculum!!
topic!and!theme.!!
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Please!contact!Karen!Nugent!at!801V567V8136!with!questions!you!may!have.!karen.nugent@jordandistrict.org!
! Motivation!to!Learn!Begins!with!a!Problem!!
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Why!Creative!Pursuit?!!
Creative!Pursuit!is!designed!to!challenge!students!to!exercise!their!higherVlevel!thinking!skills!of!remembering,!understanding,!applying,!analyzing,!evaluating!and!creating.!!
The!overall!purpose!of!this!project!is!to!teach!others!about!the$essential$themes$of$the$topic.!!Students!will!become!experts$by$conducting$research!to!learn!about!their!topic!from!their!specific!grade!level!curriculum.!An#annotated#bibliography#of#at#least#5#entries#from#multiple#sources#(books,#interviews,#primary#documents,#informational#texts)#needs#to#be#included#with#the#project#that#shows#students#research#on#the#topic.!!
Students$should$be$encouraged$to:$$Devise!a!theme!or!game!concept.!!(For!example,!Weather,!Trade,!Transportation,!Exploration,!Building,!Historical,!Pirates,!and!Colonization).!The!game!should!mirror!the!content!as!close!as!possible!to!the!topic.!
Research:!Use!informational!text,!primary!documents!(diaries,!newspaper!articles,!photographs,!posters,!or!interviews).!!
Game$Design:!!Students!should!think!through!their!design.!One!path,!several!paths?!Are!there!obstacles!that!cause!the!player!to!lose!a!turn?!Are!there!shortcuts?!What!is!the!reward!at!the!end!of!the!game?!!!Structure:$$
Be!creative!and!explore!various!options!to!create!the!game!with!material!that!is!readily!available.!
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Game$Guidelines:$
• Show!the!topic!selected!in!a!creative!and!imaginative!way.!• The!game!is!original!in!concept!and!design.!• Written!information!is!proofread,!legible,!neatly!written,!and!easy!to!follow.!
• The!game’s!concept!is!on!the!team’s!grade!level!and!is!apparent!throughout!the!game.!• The!game’s!illustrations,!designs,!and!pieces!are!visually!appealing.!
Game$Design:$
• Display!the!following!information!on!the!outside!of!the!game’s!container:!! Game!name!! Group!members’!names!! Number!of!players!! Age!Range!
• Include!the!following!information!inside!the!game!container:!! Introductions−A!few!lines!about!what!the!game!is!about!! Contents−Items!found!in!the!game!container!! Object!of!the!game−A!few!lines!on!what!players!must!do!to!win!! Assembly−Things!that!might!need!to!be!done!once,!like!applying!labels!! Setup−Things!you!have!to!do!every!time!you!play!the!game!! Game!play−Directions!and!rules!on!how!to!play!the!game!! Explanations−As!they!pertain!to!your!game!i.e.!
" Strategy!hints!or!explanations!" Turn!sequence−What!to!do!each!turn!" Important!terms−Things!like!“trump,”!“suit,”!etc.!!" Cards!" Dice!" Game!board!spaces!" Game!pieces/markers!" Scoring!and!breaking!ties!" How!to!win−Don’t!leave!this!to!a!time!limit!or!undetermined!score!" Variant!rules−For!fewer!players!or!advance!play!
Game$Materials:$
The!materials!used!to!create!the!game!must!not!exceed!$10.00.!!If!materials!are!used!from!home,!rate!the!prices!as!if!they!were!to!be!sold!at!a!yard!sale.!!Standard!school!materials!need!not!be!accounted!for!in!this!budget.!
Workmanship:$$
All!workmanship!on!this!product!must!be!the!work!of!the!Creative!Pursuit!Team!of!4V5!players.!The!team!members!must!participate!equally!and!may!have!help!proofreading!(pointing!out!errors!of!grammar,!spelling,!!and!punctuation)!but!may!not!have!help!in!writing,!changing!wording!or!ideas,!or!revising.!!The!team!must!design,!create,!and!construct!this!game!on!their!own.!
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Criteria Maximum Given
Theme: Unique and Original idea for the game? Theme runs throughout the game and incorporates contents in a fun and imaginative way.
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The game is rich in content about the topic and follows the grade level curriculum.
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The game design is creative and unique. 30
Research: Evidence that a great deal of information was gathered on the topic in the game’s content.
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The game has appropriate, exemplary writing, proofread and edited carefully.
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Illustrations are neat, appropriate and reinforce the topic. The game is physically attractive.
10
The game is sturdy and easy to manipulate. Has overall appeal and craftsmanship.
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The rules/objective of the game are clear and easy to understand. The games sequence of plays is clearly explained.
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Design Guidelines have been followed. 10
An annotated bibliography is included on a separate paper with at least 5 sources.
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The game displays teamwork and the students’ own work.
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TOTAL: 200
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Verbal Prompt
Many (Number of items not repeated)
Number 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 Total
Points 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 16 18 20 *
Varied (Number of categories)
Number 2 4 6 8 10 Total
Points 2 4 6 8 10 *
Unusual (Original and unique answers)
Number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total
Points 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 20 *
Verbal prompt points possible 50: Total ______________
Visual Prompt
Many (Number of items not repeated)
Number 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 Total
Points 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 16 18 20 *
Varied (Number of categories)
Number 2 4 6 8 10 Total
Points 2 4 6 8 10 *
Unusual (Original and unique answers)
Number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total
Points 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 20 *
Visual Prompt Points Possible 50 Total: ___________
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Suggested Categories for Impromptu
Accessories
Animals or Parts of the Animals
Apparel
Appliances
Art and Material
Beverages
Buildings
Body Parts
Books and Library Materials
Chemicals
Communication
Containers
Dishes
Entertainment
Feelings
Fire
Fish: Sea and Water Mammals
Food
Furniture
Games
Gatherings
Geography
Geometric Shapes
Charts and Graphs
Health
Heavenly Bodies
Holidays
School and Office Supplies
Science and Lab Equipment
Signs and Symbols
Spices
Sports and Playground Equipment
Supernatural Beings
Time, Timepieces
Tools
Toys
Transportation
Weather
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Presentation Specifications: 1. Each team will have a maximum of three minutes to make a unique
presentation using basic dramatic skills to highlight your product. 2. Each team will have exactly 1 minute to set up scenery and props with no
assistance from parents/coaches. After one minute, the presentation must be ready to begin.
3. All members (4 or 5) of your team must be involved in the presentation.
4. Presentations need to be the original and creative work of the students. Coaches need to encourage and guide students, without imposing their own viewpoint.
5. All props, costumes and scenery must be student made, using only the designated items. Points will be awarded for using these items in a unique and creative way. No sewing machine may be used for the presentation.
6. Students are encouraged to use all the materials to make props in clever and unique ways.
7. A chair and wireless microphones will be provided. However, sometimes it is more productive to have the students use an “extra loud” voice.
8. There is a possible 100 points for the presentation. (See the judging form) 9. The game must be highlighted in your presentation and an effort made to
convince the audience of its importance.
2 bed sheets 1 container 2 rolls paper towel/tubes
2 trash bags 1 roll aluminum foil a plastic milk container
paint/chalk small table a shower curtain
4 paper bags 20 feet of butcher paper students’ everyday clothes
staples/stapler marking pens/crayons
4 pieces of poster paper 25 safety pins
1 skein of yarn needle/thread
broom glue/scissors
chair 2 boxes any size
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Creative Pursuit Budget Form
!“The Great Game Board Adventure”
2014-2015
Name of Team: ___________________________________ Grade(s):_________
School: _________________________ Coach: _______________________
Budget for interactive book:
Item$ Cost$
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*Remember donated items must be pro-rated as if they were in a yard sale.
The presentation was created without adult ideas, intervention, or craftsmanship.
Signature of Coach/Coaches: ____________________________________
Presentation Supplies/function sheet
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Presentation Criteria Maximum Earned Originality of presentation 25
Appropriate and creative use of materials for costumes, scenery and props
25
Presentation highlights the game in a unique way and convinces audiences of its excellence
25
Quality of Presentation:
• Audible/clear
• Faces audience/use of space
• Vocal expressions and physical gestures
• Well-rehearsed, lines memorized
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All team members participated 5
Set-up and presentation completed without assistance from adults and done in 1 minute
5
Total 100
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Presentation Judging Sheet!
2 bed sheets � 1 container � 2 rolls paper towels/tubes �
2 trash bags � 1 roll aluminum foil � A plastic milk container �
paint/chalk � small table � students’ everyday clothes �
4 paper bags � 20 feet of butcher paper � 25 safety pins �
staples/stapler � marking pens/crayons � No sewing machine was used �
a shower curtain � 4 pieces of poster paper � Any costume worn must be made from listed items.
1 skein yarn � needle/thread �
broom � glue/sissors �
chair � 2 boxes any size �
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Coaching!a!Creative!Pursuit!Team!
The!coach!of!a!Creative!Pursuit!team!is!the!facilitator/mentor!of!the!team!instructing!students!in!the!creative!process,!providing!direction,!feedback,!support!and!guidance.!Coaching!a!Creative!Pursuit!team!provides!direction,!feedback,!support!and!guidance.!Coaching!a!Creative!Pursuit!team!provides!students!with!a!valuable!experience,!which!can!be!likened!to!the!work!of!a!product!development!team!in!a!business!setting.!These!are!a!few!of!the!skills!that!your!team!will!learn:!
#!To!generate!ideas!quickly!
#!To!use!persuasive!techniques!
#To!use!dramatic!expression!
#To!work!cooperatively!in!a!group!
#To!elaborate!upon!ideas!
#To!generate!unique!ideas!
#To!use!creative!processes!
#To!plan!and!organize!!!
#To!use!research!skills!to!locate!important!information!!
#To!identify!the!main!idea!and!select!key!elements!!!
#To!effectively!convey!the!meaning!of!their!message!
#To!develop!a!solution!in!the!form!of!a!theatrical!presentation!!
#To!write!scripts!that!include!setting,!characters!and!plot!with!an!organized!sequence!of!events!!
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A$creative$pursuit$team$is$faced$with$three$tasks:$
1. To!invent!a!new!product!2. To!design!a!presentation!that!highlights!their!product!3. To!brainstorm!ideas!(impromptu)!!
The!invention!of!the!product!and!creation!of!the!presentation!are!completed!prior!to!the!school!or!district!bowl,!where!they!are!presented!for!evaluation.!Teams!should!practice!the!impromptu!task!several!times!prior!to!the!bowl.!Teams!will!respond!to!two!timed!impromptu!problems!at!the!bowl!and!those!will!be!judged!and!used!as!part!of!their!total!scores.!!
Product$Invention:$
Each!year!students!are!presented!with!a!problem!to!solve.!Working!in!teams!of!4V5,!students!work!together!to!create!or!invent!a!product.!Specifications!are!outlined!in!the!Creative!Pursuit!Packet!to!give!specific!parameters!in!the!development!of!the!product.!!
Presentation:!!
Teams!are!given!three$minutes!to!present!a!skit!that!sells!the!product!or!idea!they!have!developed.!The!materials!student!may!use!in!the!presentation!are!limited!to!a!list!of!specific!items,!which!are!listed!in!the!Creative!Pursuit!packet.!Judges!look!for!how!the!teams!creatively!use!the!materials!in!the!development!of!the!skit.!
Impromptu:$
Teams!are!given!two!impromptu!problems!at!the!bowl.!One!is!verbal!and!one!is!visual.!The!task!is!for!each!student!to:!
o Generate!many!ideas!o Generate!ideas!from!a!variety!of!categories!o Generate!unusual!ideas!that!other!groups!do!not!think!of!
Students!will!be!given!one$minute!of!quiet!time!to!generate!ideas!and!two$and$one$half$minutes$to!respond.!!The!coach!acts!as!the!scribe,!writing!down!the!responses.!!Ideas!for!both!verbal!and!visual!prompts!are!found!at!the!end!of!this!packet.!
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The$Role$of$the$Coach$
A!coach!facilitates!the!team!of!students!in!the!creative!process.!The!coach!helps!their!team!by:!
°Providing!a!safe!place!to!work! ! ! °Suggesting!organizational!strategies!
°!Creating!a!timeline!for!complete!projects! ! °Writing!down!ideas!
°Asking!questions!for!clarification!of!ideas! ! °!Gathering!materials!
°!Encouraging!decision!making!! ! ! °!Helping!teams!stay!focused!
Coaches!are!encouraged!to!work!as!mentors!with!teams!to!provide!direction,!feedback,!support,!and!guidance.!The!product!and!presentation,!however,!should!come!from!ideas!and!the!work!of!the!students.!!
Getting!Started:!
1. Obtain!a!copy!of!the!current!Creative!Pursuit!packet!that!outlines!the!current!year’s!task.!!2. Gather!names!and!phone!numbers!of!students!of!the!team!and!call!their!parents!to!discuss!
possible!meeting!schedules!and!arrangements.!!3. Organize!the!meeting!schedule!and!distribute!to!all!team!members.!
Suggested$Meeting$Schedules$$(You$may$need$more$than$one$meeting$to$accomplish$each$activity)$
First!Meeting:!Generating!Ideas!
$ Allow!each!team!member!to!share!his/her!ideas.!Ask!teammates!to!withhold!any!evaluative!comments.!Serve!as!a!scribe,!giving!each!student!a!turn!to!offer!several!ideas.!Compile!a!master!list!of!generated!ideas.!!
$ Give!students!a!copy!of!the!product!specifications!and!read!them!together.!Ask!students!to!help!you!cross!off!any!of!the!ideas!from!the!master!list!that!would!not!fit!into!the!specifications.!
$ Brainstorm!a!list!of!games!that!the!students!have!played!before.!$ Brainstorm!a!list!of!possible!themes.!!$ Practice!an!impromptu!problem.!!
Second!Meeting:!Choosing!an!Idea/Theme!
$ Allow!students!to!share!ideas!to!add!to!the!master!list.!!$ Ask!students!to!study!the!list!and!pick!their!favorite!three!ideas.!Make!a!new!list!of!these!
favorites.!!$ Have!students!consider!these!questions:!
" Can!the!product!be!built!in!two!hours?!" Will!it!cost!less!than!the!10.00!allowed?!" Is!it!an!original!idea?!" Make!a!list!of!materials!that!the!game!will!need!to!be!made.!!" Assign!students!to!bring!the!list!of!items!at!the!next!meeting.!!
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Third/Fourth!Meeting:!Researching!
$ Students!brainstorm!list!of!things!they!will!need!to!research!for!the!content!of!their!game.!!
$ Students!each!take!an!assignment!to!research.!!$ Show!students!how!to!create!an!annotated!bibliography.!!$ Students!decide!on!the!most!important!key!terms,!themes!and!concepts!about!the!topic!
chosen.!!
Fifth!Meeting:!Building!the!Project!
$ Review!the!product!judging!form!so!students!will!keep!criteria!in!mind.!!$ Have!the!team!use!the!materials!they!brought!and!the!plan!they!developed!in!the!second!
meeting!to!build!the!product.!!$ The!team!should!build!the!game!without!adult!assistance.!Any!unfinished!work!should!be!
delegated!and!completed!before!the!next!meeting.!!$ Practice!an!impromptu!problem.!
Sixth!Meeting:!Planning!the!Presentation!
$ Have!students!generate!ideas!for!how!they!might!make!a!skit!to!highlight!their!product.!(It!should!not!be!an!advertisement,!but!an!important!item!in!their!presentation.)!!
$ Have!students!look!at!the!criteria!on!the!presentation!judging!form!and!select!an!idea!that!works!well!with!that!criterion.!Students!should!consider!the!list!of!items!that!can!be!used!for!the!presentation!when!making!their!decision!and!cross!off!ideas!that!require!props!or!costumes!that!could!not!be!made!with!those!items.!!
$ Give!students!time!to!develop!their!idea.!Serve!as!a!scribe,!recording!dialogue!in!the!students’!own!language.!Ask!a!lot!of!questions!to!get!clarification!and!to!help!generate!quality!work.!!
$ Help!students!generate!a!list!of!materials!needed!for!the!presentation!and!divide!the!responsibility!for!making!props!and!having!them!reading!the!next!time.!The!students!will!get!more!points!for!using!as!many!items!possible!in!unique!and!creative!ways!!
$ Practice!the!impromptu.!
Seventh!Meeting:!Rehearsing!
$ Finalize!the!script!and!role!assignments.!$ Conduct!a!rehearsal!and!ask!students!to!identify!potential!problems!and!plan!for!them.!!$ Refer!to!the!judging!criteria!form!and!have!student!selfVevaluate!to!make!final!changes.!!$ Fill!out!the!budget!form!and!team!entry!form.!$ Practice!an!impromptu!problem.!
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Impromptu$Prompts$and$Practice$Ideas$
Think!of!the!many,!varied!and!unusual:!
• Things!a!garderner!would!use!• Things!you!would!see!in!a!circus!• Things!you!would!see!on!a!camping!trip!• Places!you!could!read!a!book!• Things!that!have!wheels!• Things!that!might!be!found!in!a!witch’s!brewing!pot!• Kinds!of!transportation!• Foods!that!a!baby!could!eat!• Toys!that!kids!would!want!for!a!present!• Things!you!might!find!in!a!junk!drawer!• Ways!you!can!be!a!friend!• Ways!to!stay!healthy!• Ideas!that!describe!spring!• Things!you!can!find!outside!• Things!you!might!see!outside!of!your!window!• Things!to!do!in!the!summer,!or!in!other!seasons!• Things!to!like!about!school!• Things!to!do!in!your!free!time!
Visual!Impromptu!Prompts!
List!the! many,! varied!and!unusual!things!this!could! be!or! be!apart!of:!
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Board$Game$List$
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Apples!to!Apples! ! ! ! ! Rummikub! !
Are!You!Smarter!than!a!5th!Grader! ! ! Scene!It!! ! !
Backgammon! ! ! ! ! ! Scrabble! ! ! ! !
Battleship! ! ! ! ! ! Sorry! ! ! ! ! !
Boggle! ! ! ! ! ! ! Taboo! ! ! ! ! !
Candy!Land! ! ! ! ! ! Trivial!Pursuit! ! ! ! !
Checkers! ! ! ! ! ! Trouble!
Chutes!and!Ladders! ! ! ! ! Yahtzee!
Clue!
Connect!Four!
Cooties!
Cranium!
Don’t!Break!the!Ice!
Don’t!Wake!Daddy!
Hi!Ho!!CherryVO!
Hungry!Hungry!Hippos!
Life!
Mall!Madness!
Monopoly!
Mouse!Trap!
Obsession!
Operation!
Payday!
Pictionary!
Rummikub!