November 4, 2014

Class Work

"Let the Games Begin!"

Today you will play three different games. Some you might remember these from childhood. Others may be new to you.

Think about it:
1. Why do we play games anyway?
2. Have you played children's party games such as Duck, Duck, Goose, or Red Rover,  or Hide-and-go-seek? Have you ever been in a Snipe Hunt? What about playing Ring Around the Rosey or London Bridge? Spin the Bottle, anyone?

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=snipe+hunt

Read all about Snipe Hunts at: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SnipeHunt

How about "I Have a Little Doggie and He Won't Bite You!" Maybe you played "Button, Button, Who's got the Button?"

How about "Pictionary" or Charades?

Any takers for checkers or chess?  Did you ever play Old Maid, Crazy Eights, or War? What about Slap Jack?

Today we are going to play a few games. Some are board games. Others are card games. Some are just plain silly. Laughter is wonderful! You will have 12 minutes to play a game. Then, post your thoughts/reactions in CANVAS. We should have time for you to try at least 3 games. (30 pts.)

Like I said before, "Let the games begin!" And then there are the Hunger Games and other "games" of war.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMfddZboSE8

Gladiator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0DxK1ZEMcg



Next Assignment:

A. (Required) Select an ancient game. (Groups of four.)
B. Chose three of the following:

• Select a modern game. (No drinking games, please.)
• Select a team game.
• Select a video game. (tablets included - Candy Crush, Bejeweled, etc.)
• Select a board game.
• Select a card game.
• Select a game played with dice.

Prepare a PowerPoint to explain each. (Two or three slides for each for a total of 10)

•  Tell where each game started.
• Explain if it is or was popular.
• Tell how it is played. Were there prizes?
• Why do or did people enjoy the game?
• Was it better to be a spectator or player?
• Predict if you think each game will exist into the future.
•  Be sure to include a title page with your names and a final slide with the sources listed.
• 12 slides total.

You will work in groups of four. (One will have three.) Divide the work. You will have time on Thursday to prepare. We will present next Thursday unless this goes very quickly.