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Classroom Jeopardy Games for Second Grade

"Jeopardy," the classic quiz game, is a way to have some fun moments with kids and also evaluate their knowledge. A standard game of "Jeopardy" consists of a series of categories, each of which contains questions of different difficulty levels. The more difficult the question, the higher the reward. You don't need the elaborate settings of a TV show to set up a "Jeopardy" game in the classroom. Simply draw the categories and rewards on the board, write the questions on a notebook and let the games begin.
  1. Classic Version Tournament

    • Three students each time must face each other in a round of "Jeopardy." You must include all subjects taught in second grade (for example math, science, social studies and language arts) and ask students to try accumulate as much virtual money as possible within a round. Instead of using a ring, players can raise their right hand. The winner progresses to the next round, where he has to face two winners of other groups. The tournament goes on until the winner of the final trio is declared the winner.

    "Group Jeopardy"

    • In this format, all children can participate simultaneously, as players are not individuals, but participate as a group. Divide children into three teams and ask them to choose a team leader, or the person who chooses a question and answers it (after consulting the rest of the group). It is a game to keep all students occupied and give defeated teams a chance for a rematch.

    "Specialized Jeopardy"

    • You can also test student's specialized knowledge of a subject through a game of "Jeopardy." Choose a subject, such as science, and divide it into units (for instance, animals, matter, plants or weather). This way, you avoid repeating the same general questions on every game but also test student's ability to grasp the details of a subject. Use this type of "Jeopardy" format only during the relevant subject's lesson to avoid confusing children and give them a better chance of succeeding.

    "Free-For-All"

    • "Free-for-All" describes a game in which everyone participates simultaneously but represents only himself. Include more questions per category and ask players to hold a white sheet of paper; in this way, it is easier for you to spot the first player to "ring." The game starts from the student sitting on the left end of the front row. The winner is the student with the most points when all of the questions have been answered.

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