Unleash creativity with this engaging Create a Board Game unit! Designed for any grade level and any subject, this open-ended project-based learning resource encourages students to plan, design, and build their own board game while developing critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Includes templates, rubrics, PowerPoint slides, and everything needed for a structured yet flexible learning experience!
WHAT IS IT?
The Create a Board Game unit is a hands-on, open-ended project where students design and develop their own board game from start to finish. Students will explore board game mechanics, analyze strategy and probability, and apply creative problem-solving to build a playable game. With planning templates, question cards, and rubrics, this resource fits any topic and works for any age group!
KEY FEATURES:
- 64 PAGES OF VALUE: Includes 64 pages of resources to support the entire project lifecycle from planning and crafting to reflecting.
- TEMPLATES FOR EVERYTHING: Comes with a variety of templates including warm up activities, planning, game design, board templates, question cards and more.
- ANY SUBJECT: Suitable for any subject, providing a versatile tool for integrating game design into different educational contexts.
- 1st GRADE AND UP: Intended for 1st grade and up, making it appropriate for a wide range of student ages and skill levels.
- INTRODUCTION SLIDES: Features PowerPoint slides to introduce the project to students.
INCLUDED:
- Research - history of board games
- Brainstorming – what makes a board game good?
- Compare the board game
- Powerpoint Introduction
- Brainstorming your board game
- Game Design for Young Creators
- Board game rule example – Snakes and Ladders
- Board game rules template
- Question planning template
- Board game report - when finished
- Rubrics
- Templates
- Inspiration
- Question card template
- Board game elements
- Money template
- Dice template
EVERYTHING YOU NEED!
PERFECT FOR:
- Revision Sessions
- End of Year Activities
- Rainy Day Schedules
- Science Topics
- After-School Programs
- Summer Camps
- Gifted and Talented Workshops
- Homework Projects
- Homeschooling Curricula
- Team-Building Exercises for Students
- Cross-Curricular Projects
- Cultural Awareness Days
- AND MORE