Create six categories from the unit you are reviewing for your jeopardy game. For example, if you are reviewing a unit on life cycles, your categories could be Plants, Insects, Amphibians, Birds, Mammals and Fish. Write each category on the blank side of an index card.
Write five questions in the form of answers for each category. For instance, under Insects you could write, "Egg, larvae, chrysalis and adult." The expected answer, or question would be, "What is the life cycle of a four-stage insect." Write each question on the lined side of an index card.
Write point values on the blank side of each index card that contains a question. Point values are 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500. There should be one question for each category assigned to each point level.
Tape the categories and questions to the chalkboard in neat columns. Each column should start with the category card. Place the question cards underneath in ascending order with the point value side visible.
Write one extra difficult question to use as the "Final Jeopardy" question.
Separate your class into teams. Give each team a bell and instruct them to ring the bell if they know the answer. Remind your students that each answer must be given in the form of a question. Keep a tally on the chalkboard of team points.
Allow each team a few minutes to discuss their wagers for "Final Jeopardy." Have them hand in their wagers so that no one can change it later. Give each team a few minutes to discuss their answers to the "Final Jeopardy" question and instruct them to write their answers down. When the time is up, the students share their answers and a winner is determined.