1/10 - Brain Teasers
General Activity Outline
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WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA?
The Big Idea is just that: the one nugget all advisees should leave the X-Block understanding. Share The Big Idea first thing - project it, post it, someone read it off the site, however you want to do it! With more opportunities for choice in activity this year, The Big Idea will work to anchor everyone to essentially the same outcome.
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HOW TO GET THERE
This section will outline the instructions for the activity. As much as possible, different options will be offered for how the content is reached. Every group is encouraged to work together to choose the best method, with the advisor having ultimate discretion. Try to make these calls by the Tuesday before the X Block period so you can request any needed materials. [TIP: use homeroom time or the last 2 minutes of X-Block to make choices for the next session] This section should take about 10-15 minutes.
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BEFORE YOU GO
A few minutes before the bell it is important to stop and wrap-up the actvitity, even if all the listed steps were not completed (remember: there are usually more things listed than there is time to do it - only to prevent idle time, not stress anyone out!). In the wrap-up, read the take away together, have a few people respond, and send along the responses. Submissions can be sent right through the webpage by a student or the teacher (BYOD!), just fill in the purple box!
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REMINDER
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No Cell Phones out during advisory unless they are part of the activity
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All school rules apply in advisory
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All students should be participating in the Advisory Activity.
If you have a student who is disruptive or refuses to participate in a productive manner please send them to room 330 and send an email to Xblock@spyponders.com and the students dean.
TODAY'S BIG IDEA
​The goals of today's advisory is to:
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To foster connections between teachers and students.
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To build a stronger sense of community as students share the playful moment.
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To sharpen problem solving skills.
HOW TO GET THERE
"To listen closely and reply well is the highest perfection we are able to attain in the art of conversation." -Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Before Advisory
Please pick up brain teaser handouts for your students and answer key before advisory in your house mailbox. They will be there on Thursday morning.
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Activity Summary
The goal of this advisory is to just have a little fun!
Detailed Steps for Activity
Step 1: Give students a copy of the pictograms sheet.
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Step 2: Students can work alone or with a partner to solve the brain teasers (advisor may choose for the group if necessary).
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Step 3 : Keep time! ( 8 -12 minutes)
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Step 4: Closing
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Bring students together and debrief.
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Determine which individual or pair solved the most brain teaser puzzles.
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Go over the answers. Ask for volunteers to explain the answer to each puzzle. Hopefully at least one person from the group will have gotten each answer. Share results from the answer sheet otherwise.
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Step 5: Wrap-up
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Take a moment to discuss: How did this activity work for your class as a community builder?
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Wrap-up Questions and Feedback
How did this activity work for your class as a community builder?