The Alpha Project Peer Nomination Simulation

1. "We've been in school together for awhile and we've gotten to know each other very well. Now,
in our make-believe world we need certain jobs to be done. Can you think of some jobs that you
children will have to do now since there no 'big' people around"
(Teacher makes a list on the blackboard. She should be prepared to include among responses the
following categories [name three children for each category]:)
a) Organizer —(Describe this person as someone in Room-who will be a leader to help us
organize and run things.)
b) Fixer —(Someone in Room -who likes to "make" or "fix" things.)
c) Artist —(Someone in Room -who can make pretty things. Someone who can make up
good stories.)
d) Inventor —(Someone in Room -who is good at inventing and discovering things.)
e) Judge —(Someone in Room -who will help us to settle arguments.)
f) Entertainer —(Someone who likes to make-believe or act. Someone who likes to tell jokes.
Someone who likes to sing.)
Teachers, please encourage a response from each child. If a child is shy, perhaps his/her survey could
be done on an individual basis.
Please note any child who gives any unusual responses when asked to list jobs.
PEER NOMINATIONS RECORDING FORM
TEACHER:_________________________________________________________________________
TEACHER-AIDE: ___________________________________________________________________
GRADE AND ROOM: ________________________________________________________________
DATE: _____________________________
LENGTH OF ACTIVITY (Time): __________________
Directions:
Record three children's names for each category below. Names may appear for more than one job.
1. Organizer
a.
b.
c.
2. Fixer
a.
b.
c.
3. Artist
a.
b.
c.
4. Inventor
a.
b.
c.