Minds On
Minds On
Minds On
Minds On challenges provide participants a task that may require them to work in a small team or to collaborate with a partner. These challenges could range from a riddle to an actual physical puzzle. Some may even be suitable for an entire class to solve together.
Minds On challenges provide participants a task that may require them to work in a small team or to collaborate with a partner. These challenges could range from a riddle to an actual physical puzzle. Some may even be suitable for an entire class to solve together.
These activities are designed as safe distanced options. Where appropriate, we encourage activities to be enjoyed outdoors.
These activities are designed as safe distanced options. Where appropriate, we encourage activities to be enjoyed outdoors.
These activities are designed for online. Many can be adjusted to suit in-person participation.
These activities are designed for online. Many can be adjusted to suit in-person participation.
Riddles
Riddles
Have students break out into smaller groups (distanced or online) to discuss the possible reasoning for the statement. Front load the activity by letting everyone know that the goal is to learn to ask good questions. After students get some time to discuss get them to come up with yes or no questions. Come back together to answer these questions. Be sure to ask students not to yell out their answers to give opportunity for others to also figure out the riddle. Then have students start to ask questions without giving the exact answer, but showing that they may know the answer. When the time is up, and most students now understand the answer, share the final answer.
Have students break out into smaller groups (distanced or online) to discuss the possible reasoning for the statement. Front load the activity by letting everyone know that the goal is to learn to ask good questions. After students get some time to discuss get them to come up with yes or no questions. Come back together to answer these questions. Be sure to ask students not to yell out their answers to give opportunity for others to also figure out the riddle. Then have students start to ask questions without giving the exact answer, but showing that they may know the answer. When the time is up, and most students now understand the answer, share the final answer.
Example riddle:
Example riddle:
“A woman puts her two children up in a tree. They make no attempt to leave the tree. Why?” (Answer: it’s a family tree)
For more examples: Fundoing.com/resources“A woman puts her two children up in a tree. They make no attempt to leave the tree. Why?” (Answer: it’s a family tree)