Before the start of your lesson arrange the tables in your classroom into a circular formation using 5 or 6 groups of tables - each group should accommodate 4 or 5 students. On each group of tables set out a different activity to help students revise the topic they have just completed. For example a crossword, an exam question to answer, matching cards exercise, fill in the gaps sheet and a multiple choice quiz. Number each of the groups of tables and then put corresponding numbers into a hat. Students on entering the classroom should pick out a number to determine which table they sit at. Once all the students are sitting at one of the tables they can have 5 minutes to complete the activity. After 5 minutes instruct students to move clockwise around the carousel to the next group of tables and allow them another 5 minutes to complete the task there. Continue to move students around until they have completed the activities for all of the tables.
Tag: Revision
Krammers!
Buy 4 or 5 ‘Krammers’ (available from pinkporcupine.com) and create revision topics. Write key terms (headings, people, issues etc) one per card and number the cards. Divide the class into small revision groups and give each group one of the Krammers key rings. You pick out random numbers and students must turn to the corresponding card. They then have 2 minutes to discuss the term on that card and note down the key points within their group. The groups can then feedback to the rest of the class who can update their revision notes on that topic. Different groups can be given different numbers to cover more topics.
Tags: key points, krammers, Revision
Once upon a time….
Create a story using key facts and figures from the topic being studied. The story should have a beginning, middle and end and can incorporate key images to illustrate the content. The aim is to elaborate on the facts by adding detail and description to help the reader learn the topic. Humour helps too! Once complete, host ’storytime’ where students read out their stories to the rest of the class. You might even create a storybook with different students contributing different stories for each topic. The finished product could be wordprocessed and used as a revision booklet.