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5. Judge a. b. c. 6. Entertainer a. b. c. Peer Evaluation Activity-Fifth Grade Directions: 1. It is important to create a relaxed and non-threatening atmosphere for this activity. Present in a similar manner as you would an informal class discussion. For example, if your students are accustomed to sitting on the floor when you have informal talks, let them do the same when you introduce and discuss the activity. 2. Teacher should stress the idea that the activity is fun. It is one that requires the child to use his/ her imagination. It is also an activity that requires the child to think. 3. Do not pass out the answer forms until the children understand the situation and its problems. 4. The activity is oral. Teacher and students discuss and share ideas about survival before students are asked to select certain members of the class for particular roles. 5. The movie, "The Hunter," is an excellent introductory film and is beneficial in creating the mood needed for this activity. ACTIVITY I Survival of the Fittest Directions: (Teacher) "We're going to do something that has to do with how well we know each other and how we can rely on each other by using our different talents. I want you to sit and 'think' for a minute. Let's imagine that you and your classmates suddenly find yourselves stranded on an island in the South Pacific. Fortunately, the climate is warm. There are lots of fruit trees and plenty of fish in the water. But that is all that you have-there are no grown-ups, no KYAC or KOL radio stations, and you are nowhere near civilization as we know it. It is all up to everyone in the room to help take care of the group. We must examine the talents that each of us has. There are six immediate needs that have to be taken care of: 1. Providing food—(hunting, fishing, growing or finding things to eat) 2. Providing shelter—(designing and building houses) 3. Government—(people who can organize the group and help group make decisions) 4. Judges—(people who are good at talking to people and helping them to settle arguments) 5. Fun-Makers—(people who have talent in art, music, creative writing, story-telling, etc.) 6. Inventors—(people who would be good at inventing and making tools for the hunters and home builders)
Teacher., Discuss why these six jobs are immediate needs. Can the class come up with ideas that should be included "Let's look around at each other-we should know each other well enough to choose class members for each of these six jobs. Remember that these jobs are necessary for the survival of the group." "You are beginning to form Your own community on this island. At this point is it important that Johnny has completed Level 42 in math while everyone else is still on Level 5 Does this mean that Johnny will make the best judge, for example Why or why not What kinds of qualities are we looking for in deciding who would be the best judges" (Open for discussion with group—i.e., 1) Someone who is good at keeping the peace, 2) Someone who knows how to talk and get along with a variety of personalities.) "What kinds of qualities are we looking for when we think of our government" (1) Someone who is a good leader, 2) Someone who can organize people, 3) Someone who can help people make decisions, etc. Discuss the other roles in a similar manner. "I want you to remember these things in making your final selections. We are not concerned with people who have done more school work than others now. We are all on an island and we must survive." 1. Teacher presents form to students. Perhaps it would be beneficial to list each classmate's first and last name on the board. 2. If a child is hesitant about writing his/her responses-arrange a time when his/her survey could be done individually. 3. Read and discuss the directions on the form. 4. Answer forms should be promptly collected after students have filled them out. a) Important: The teacher/aide should write the number 5 or 6 next to the names of the students nominated on each answer sheet in each category. Example: 1) Food Providers a) Sandra Smith (6) b) Robert Jones (5) c) Bill Verga (5) ALPHA PROJECT SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST STUDENT'S NAME: ___________________________________________________________ DATE: _______________________________________________________________________ GRADE/TEAM: _______________________________________________________________ Entry #
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