Subject Science Objectives The student will: Demonstrate retention level of the subject matter presented in the Geyser Quest electronic field trip. Develop five original and accurate written answers pertaining to the subject matter presented in the Geyser Quest electronic field trip. Supply written concise questions to accompany the five developed answers. Materials Geyser Jeopardy Answer and Question Sheet Background To examine and increase the retention of the subject matter presented in the Geyser Quest Electronic Field Trip, students participate in Geyser Jeopardy—a variation of both the television game show, Jeopardy, and the classroom game, Around the World. Procedure The instructor will: Inform students that they will be participating in Geyser Jeopardy and explain the following rules of the game. Two selected students will be supplied with the answer to a question pertaining to the subject matter of the electronic field trip, Geyser Quest. The first student to supply the correct question to match the answer will proceed to compete against another student. (Example: The instructor will say, “A hot spring erupts periodically and forcibly throws water into the air.” The correct response should be: “What is a geyser?”) Tell students that they must each create five original and accurate answers and questions in a written format. At least one question from every student will be used in the game. Allow adequate time for the students to create the answers and questions. Review the student’s work and select appropriate answers and questions. Select a student to begin the game. Direct this student to stand beside a second student, who should also rise. The rest of the class should remain seated. Begin the competition. The first student to supply the correct question to match the answer will proceed; the other student will return to his/her seat. This process will continue until everyone in the class has had the opportunity to compete. Assessment Geyser Jeopardy Rubric National Science Standards for Grades 5-8 NS.5-8.4 Earth and space science National Language Arts Standards for Grades 5-8 NL-ENG.K-12.1 Reading for perspective NL-ENG.K-12.3 Evaluation strategies NL-ENG.K-12.6 Applying knowledge NL-ENG.K-12.7 Evaluating data NL-ENG.K-12.12 Applying language skills National Technology Standards for Grades 5-8 NT.K-12.1 Basic operations and concepts NT.K-12.2 Social, ethical, and human issues NT.K-12.3 Technology productivity tools This material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.0307709 Funding for this trip was provided by generous grants to the Yellowstone Park Foundation. Home | For Teachers | Ask An Expert | Evaluation | Contact Us ©The Yellowstone Park Foundation 2004 Privacy Disclaimer | Freedom of Information Act