Students will love showing off how much they have learned about a scientific, math, language or social studies topic by creating a game that tests their and their classmates knowledge! This example is the Create Your Own Atom Game! but, this Game Board project can be used in all subjects!
Teachers can use this as a final assessment or culminating project to finish a unit. Then, students will enjoy celebrating their achievement by playing their games together at the end! Teachers can print out and laminate the games and set them up in different stations around the room so that students can travel around and try out each one. This could also be a great addition to a parent's night, science or math fair, or other school community showcase.
Remember teachers, for each assignment in Storyboard That you can add as many templates as you wish! This can help to differentiate assignments but also increases engagement by providing student choice. For more templates to add to this assignment, check out our game poster templates!
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Create a board game that shows your knowledge of atomic structure or another topic!
Student Instructions:
Set up a classroom showcase where students display and rotate through each other's games. This promotes active learning and gives students a sense of pride in their work.
Designate students as game hosts and players to ensure each group knows their responsibilities. This helps keep transitions organized and maximizes playtime.
Gather game boards, cards, and tokens before the showcase. Laminating materials increases durability and allows for reuse in future classes.
Distribute simple feedback sheets so students can share what they enjoyed and offer constructive suggestions. This builds reflection skills and encourages positive classroom culture.
Recognize unique games with fun awards such as 'Most Creative', 'Best Questions', or 'Easiest to Play'. Small certificates or stickers can make the event memorable and motivate future participation.
Create-your-own board game projects are an engaging way to assess student understanding in science or math. Students demonstrate knowledge by designing games that require correct answers to progress, allowing teachers to evaluate comprehension, creativity, and application of concepts in a fun, interactive format.
First, have students pick a topic and use a template to lay out their game. They should add directions, symbols, or numbers, and create question or prompt cards. Encourage them to personalize with colors and images, make tokens, then print, laminate, and play the game in class.
Game board projects are versatile and work well in science, math, language arts, and social studies. Any subject where students can show mastery through questions, challenges, or creative thinking is ideal for this type of activity.
Differentiate by offering multiple templates, allowing student choice in design or topic, and varying the complexity of questions or challenges. This approach boosts engagement and ensures all students can participate at their own skill level.
Print and laminate games, set up stations around the room, and let students explain or demonstrate their games to visitors. Use events like parent nights, science fairs, or community showcases to celebrate student achievement and foster community involvement.