Science Bingo!

Once in awhile it’s fun to insert a game into science, especially if you have a group.  My Chemistry Co-op class makes elements cards which is also a game. I have commercial chemistry games I received as gifts, pictured below.  The easiest game to make and play is Bingo.  Here is a bingo card generator.  Here is an example of Elements Bingo, complete with cards.  You can use Bingo for vocabulary review.  Give the kids a list of terms to write on their blank bingo cards.  Remind them to write them in different places on the card—or everyone will yell Bingo! at the same time.  Ask me how I know.  There are loads of bingo patterns.  I usually play cover-all, four corners, or postage stamp to enliven the game.  Yes, you need prizes, such as candy, or snack packets.  Bingo is a fun way to review.