2nd Grade Cardboard Challenge Update

 Second grade has been actively engaged with a Cardboard Arcade Challenge! 

Inspired by Caine's Arcade, students were challenged to create their own arcade games by upcycling items like cardboard, paper towel rolls, plastic cups/bowls, cartons, etc. 

We began with inquiry: What makes a game interesting to play? What makes you want to play a game over and over again? What are things every game needs to have? What is your favorite arcade game? Why?

Students then began brainstorming ideas with a partner and presented their ideas to their peers. Peers asked questions to get students thinking about their game and design.  Students discussed game titles, rules/instructions for the game, and construction ideas.

After examining scoring guides for the games, students learned about the
 Engineering Design Process and began creating their rough drafts. 

Part of the Engineering Design Process includes testing, evaluating, and redesigning. Partner groups helped other partner groups with the testing. 

Improvements and redesign have been key to making the games the best they can be.

Once the construction is complete, students will add typed game instructions, catchy game titles, design flair and color, and prize ticket amounts. 

We hope to invite you to come and see our Cardboard Arcade soon. 

Should be fun! 

I caught students hard at work in Idea Lab recently. CLICK HERE to check them out!