Get Moving Game Design Challenge

Background Information

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

Problem

• Design an indoor game that will get people moving.

• This game should be fun and not too complicated.

Purpose

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

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?

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.

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?

Notes

• When a piece of equipment or rule isn’t working, change it!

• Testing and redesigning are important steps when you invent something.

It’s Carnival Time!