Theme | Sorting Materials into groups |
Relevant Grades | Class 6 & 7 |
Key Learning Objectives |
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Session Duration | 1 Hour (Approximately) |
- THE MISSION
The gamer has the superpower of creating three humans who will be in three environments: a school, a hospital, a supermarket as four people. There are 40 objects that belong to the three environments and they have to be segregated before the respective people of the environment start to come in like students and teachers coming to school, doctors and nurses coming to the hospital and employees coming to the supermarket. They are coming after lockdown due to coronavirus for the first time and hence and hence all the objects are scattered all over the place it is your responsibility to segregate the objects according to the location it should be present and as well as the use of the object at that particular environment. Due to the threat of coronavirus, proper sanitation measures should also be followed during segregation of the materials and all the three environments should be completed within 30 minutes (~5 minutes’ game time) or the gamer loses the power over all the three versions of humans and they will start to erratically destroy all the three environments and all the work done so far and you will lose close to 200 points and also all the power over your invention. The gamer has to strategically keep all these aspects in mind while playing the game and find out innovative methods for the solution. You have keep the 200 points wallet with as many points as you can so as to achieve the highest score.
- CONCEPTS
- Object around us
When we look around, we find ourselves surrounded by a number of objects. Some of these different objects are made from a number of different materials, while others are made using the same material. For Example, both desk and chair are made from wood while pens and dustbins are made using plastic. The material from which an object is made depends on its properties.
- Properties of Materials
- Appearance
Materials can be classified on the basis of how they look or appear to be. Some materials have lustre, which is a very gentle sheen or soft glow to them while others are plain and dull looking. Materials that have such lustre can usually be classified as Metals. Examples include gold, copper, aluminium, iron etc. Usually, a metal loses its lustre after some time due to the action of moisture and air on it. Therefore, only freshly-cut metals appear to have lustre on them.
- Hardness
Materials can also be classified on the basis of hardness. Materials that can be easily compressed or scratched are called Soft. Materials that cannot be scratched and are difficult to compress are termed as Hard.
- Soluble or Insoluble
Materials that can be dissolved in water upon stirring are said to be soluble materials. For Example, Sugar and Salt can be dissolved in water. Materials that cannot be dissolved in water no matter how much we stir them are said to be insoluble materials. For Example, Stones and Clothes cannot be dissolved in water.
Not just solid materials, even liquids have the property of being soluble or insoluble. For Example, Lemon juice can easily dissolve in water while oil does not dissolve and deposits as a thin layer on the uppermost layer of water.
- Objects may float or sink in water
There are some insoluble objects or materials which sink to the bottom of the surface when dissolved in water while some others float on the surface of the water. For Example, leaves and corks float in water while rocks and coins sink in water.
- Transparency
Objects or materials which can be seen through are said to be transparent objects. For Example, Glass, clear water and some plastics can be seen through and are hence transparent materials. Objects and materials through which things can be seen but only partially are called Translucent objects. Butter paper and frosted glass are some examples of translucent objects. Objects which cannot be seen through are known as opaque objects. For Example, Metals, wood and cardboard are some examples of opaque materials as you cannot see through them.
Thus, we can group objects on the basis of their appearance, whether they are hard or soft, whether or not they can be compressed, if they dissolve in water or not and if they don’t do they float or sink and lastly if they can be seen through clearly, partially or at all. In this way, materials can be grouped on the basis of their similarities and differences.
- Why do we need to group objects?
We need to group objects for a number of reasons:
- Convenience to store: We often group objects in order to store similar objects together in order to make locating them easier in the future. Even in our homes, we store spices together in the kitchen while storing washing products in our bathrooms.
- Convenience to study: We also group objects so that it becomes easy for us to study their features as well as the patterns of these features.
GAME DESIGN
- Problem statement
The gamer has the superpower of creating three humans who will be in three environments: a school, a hospital, a supermarket as four people. There are 40 objects that belong to the three environments and they have to be segregated before the respective people of the environment start to come in like students and teachers coming to school, doctors and nurses coming to the hospital and employees coming to the supermarket. They are coming after lockdown due to coronavirus for the first time and hence and hence all the objects are scattered all over the place it is your responsibility to segregate the objects according to the location it should be present and as well as the use of the object at that particular environment. Due to the threat of coronavirus, proper sanitation measures should also be followed during segregation of the materials and all the three environments should be completed within 30 minutes or the gamer loses the power over all the three versions of humans and they will start to erratically destroy all the three environments and all the work done so far and you will lose close to 200 points and also all the power over your invention. The gamer has to strategically keep all these aspects in mind while playing the game and find out innovative methods for the solution. You have keep the 200 points wallet with as many points as you can so as to achieve the highest score.
- Game design overview
Imagine, the gamer has the superpower of creating three humans who will be in three environments: a school, a hospital, a supermarket as four people. There are 40 objects that belong to the three environments and they have to be segregated before the respective people of the environment start to come in like students and teachers coming to school, doctors and nurses coming to the hospital and employees coming to the supermarket. They are coming after lockdown due to coronavirus for the first time and hence and hence all the objects are scattered all over the place it is your responsibility to segregate the objects according to the location it should be present and as well as the use of the object at that particular environment. Due to the threat of coronavirus, proper sanitation measures should also be followed during segregation of the materials and all the three environments should be completed within 30 minutes or the gamer loses the power over all the three versions of humans and they will start to erratically destroy all the three environments and all the work done so far and you will lose close to 200 points and also all the power over your invention. The gamer has to strategically keep all these aspects in mind while playing the game and find out innovative methods for the solution. Your game design should be innovative and involve all the aspects and rules mentioned for successful completion.
- How to design the game?
- Step I
The gamer has the superpower of creating three humans who will be in three environments: a school, a hospital, a supermarket as four people. There are 40 objects that belong to the three environments and they have to be segregated before the respective people of the environment start to come in like students and teachers coming to school, doctors and nurses coming to the hospital and employees coming to the supermarket. They are coming after lockdown due to coronavirus for the first time and hence and hence all the objects are scattered all over the place it is your responsibility to segregate the objects according to the location it should be present and as well as the use of the object at that particular environment.
Hint: The gamer has to complete the first step of the game within 25 minutes, or else the objects that have to be separated by the three humans in the three environments will become twice the number already present (80 objects) and you will lose the 50 points you would have received during the start of the game.
- Step II
Due to the threat of coronavirus, proper sanitation measures should also be followed during segregation of the materials and all the three environments should be completed within 30 minutes or the gamer loses.
Hint: Apart from the 200 points the player will also lose the 50 points in addition, and if the coronavirus is not controlled through proper measures, it will spread across and the gamer loses the game.
- Step III
The versions of the humans have to be taken back by the gamer before all the three versions of humans and they will start to erratically destroy all the three environments and all the work done so far and you will lose close to 200 points and also all the power over your invention.
- ASSESSMENT
Learning Objective Based Evaluation (0-1) | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | ||
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Learning Objective Based Evaluation Total Score | /4 |
Higher Order Thinking Skills Total Score | /8 |
Total Score | /12 |
Learning Objective Based Evaluation
1 point Questions:
Q1. Which of the following is not the reason that objects should be segregated?
- Convenience to store
- Convenience to study
- There is no other choice
- None of the above
Q2. Which of the following is not a property of a material?
- Lustre
- Solubility
- Edible nature
- None of the above
Q3. Which of the following objects does not belong at a hospital?
- Chalk
- Medical Equipment
- Surgical instruments
- None of the above
Q4. Which of the following objects does not belong at a school?
- Tractors
- Blackboard
- Tables and Chair
- None of the above
Evaluation of HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills)
Identification of the Problem Statement:
Q5. What is the goal of the game that you have designed? (1 point)
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Q6. Does the game designed solve the problem? Justify your answer. (1 point)
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Solution of the Problem Statement:
Q7. What are the common objects that you see based on the location you occupy? (1 point)
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Q8. What would happen if no object was segregated? (1 point)
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Innovation in the Problem Statement:
Q9. What are the innovative aspects of the solution for which the game is designed? (2 points)
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Creativity in the Game Design:
Q10. Describe and explain the unique design elements used in the game. (2 points)
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