The purpose of the Alabama trivia game is to inform children about Alabama history. In order to participate in the game, children must have some knowledge of the state's history and be open to constructive criticism. The game begins when the teacher poses a question. After hearing the question in its entirety, participants are given a limited amount of time to answer. Correct answers are rewarded with points, while incorrect answers carry no point value. Points should be awarded according to the difficulty of the question and the setting should be similar to a quiz show, with the teacher posing questions and participants giving answers in an orderly fashion, ideally raising their hands and waiting to be called on before proposing an answer.
Another interesting game for children is the history hunt. This game gives the simulation of a treasure hunt by allowing children to find items that have been hidden in a building or concentrated area. After discovering the items, children are challenged to recall the historical significance of the object. A colorful arrow, for instance, could signify a Native American tribe, while a gavel could pertain to court cases during the Civil Rights Movement. When conducting a history hunt, it is a good idea to incorporate jewelry and other accessories that people from Alabamian history may have worn or been associated with.
While some games on the Internet have no educational basis, there are a plethora of word search challenges that pertain to Alabamian history. The word searches can be played against a timer, where a player tries to find as many words as possible. An individual will begin playing with 10 vocabulary words that connect with the state's history. If the person chooses to play again after time expires, he will be challenged with another set of words. The Apples 4 The Teacher website offers a free version of the game, and allows users to access printable word search puzzles.
The idea of the game is to match the quote with the historical figure. The quote, "I have a dream," should be matched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and most quotes pertaining to the production of peanuts belong with George Washington Carver. The central purpose of "Who Said That?" is for children to identify comments made by famous Alabamians. This game is especially helpful when teaching children about past governors and mayors of the state.