SHOOT THE CHUTE An interactive activity for using

SHOOT THE CHUTE An interactive activity for using and reflecting on all 5 of the learning attributes with a focus on Communication and Collaboration. RUNNING TIME: 60 -90 minutes. Compiled by Mr. Wardman

INSTRUCTIONS (TEACHERS READ AS STATED ONLY) SEPARATE INTO TEAMS Separate into two equal teams Not enough chutes? Select someone to observe and communicate what is happening each round. YOUR OBJECTIVE To get your marble in the end container as fast as you can. THE COURSE Set a starting point (wall/desk) about 6 meters from the container. Be sure the 2 teams are not interfering with each other.

RULES OF THE GAME 1. When the marble is on your chute, you cannot move sideways with the chute in any way. 2. The chute can move up and down and be tilted – do not move sideways. 3. The marble cannot be in contact with any single chute for more than 2 seconds. 4. No other objects than the chutes can touch the marble, especially hands. 5. The marble cannot be thrown in any way, it must be in contact with a chute at all times, unless dropping vertically to a lower elevation. 6. If the marble is dropped, or any of the above rules violated, the marble goes back to the beginning point and the whole team starts over. BE HONEST…that is always the most important quality to work on. End of slide – click to advance

LET’S GET STARTED – TRIAL 1 Read all instructions first You have 1 minute to evaluate and set a strategy. (Objective – Get the marble into the end as quickly as possible) Set timer 1 minute, reset and start timer immediately for Trial 1 for 3 minutes. Click here to set online timer Then, GO!

REFLECTION 1 (CLICK THROUGH) • TALK to your group about: • HOW SUCCESSFUL WERE YOU? • WHAT BARRIERS STOOD IN YOUR WAY? • WHAT WERE SOME CONCERNS WITH THE MARBLE? • SHARE BACK TO THE CLASS • DOES THIS HAPPEN IN LIFE? SCHOOL? • DID YOU USE ALL YOUR RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO YOU? • Did anyone think to work together with the other team and share the objective? • If not, why are we so competitive at the expense of success? Does this happen often and why/where? • ACTIVITY - TRY WORKING ALL TOGETHER TO SEE IF YOU CAN BEAT YOUR CUMULATIVE TIMES, IF YOU EVEN HAVE ONE YET. DO THAT NOW. Use timer here. • How can we use what we just learned? • END OF SLIDE, click to continue.

LET’S CONTINUE – TRIAL 2 Now, work as separate teams for the sake of competition. Solve your dilemma, or if you have been effective so far, find ways to improve your time. Spend 2 minutes communicating to adapt your methods to find the most effective way to move the marble. YOU WILL RECEIVE A GOLFBALL, YOU MAY CHOOSE TO PRACTICE WITH IT 2 minutes – communication/practice After that, set timer for 3 minutes for Trial 2. Use online timer GO!

REFLECTION 2 (CLICK THROUGH) • TALK to your team about: • HOW SUCCESSFUL WERE YOU THIS TIME? • WHAT DID YOU DO TO OVERCOME YOUR BARRIERS? • HOW EFFECTIVE WAS YOUR PRACTICING? THE GOLFBALL? WHY? • SHARE BACK TO THE CLASS • HOW IS WHAT YOU LEARNED USEFUL IN LIFE? SCHOOL? • TALK to your team about: • WHAT COMMUNICATION IS HAPPENING IN THE GROUP? • IS SOMEONE A LEADER? ARE ALL VOICES BEING HEARD? • WHAT ROLE ARE YOU PLAYING IN THE TEAM AS A COLLABORATOR? • WHAT SUGGESTIONS WOULD YOU MAKE TO ADJUST EFFECTIVENESS? • SHARE BACK (THOUGH KEEP YOUR CHANGES TO MARBLE MOVEMENT SECRET) • How can you use what you just discussed in life situations involving communication? • END OF SLIDE, click to continue.

FINAL TRIAL Spend 2 minutes communicating, using information you learned in your conversations to adapt your methods. Find the most effective way to move the marble. 2 minutes – communication/practice After that, set timer for 3 minutes for Final Trial. Use online timer GO!

FINAL REFLECTION (CLICK THROUGH) • TALK to your team about: • • • HOW SUCCESSFUL WERE YOU OVERALL IN ADAPTING FROM LEARNING? HOW INNOVATIVE WERE YOUR SOLUTIONS? WHAT WAS THE OVERALL RESULT IN PERFORMANCE FROM COMMUNICATING? DID PEOPLE ADAPT THEIR COMMUNICATION STYLES? IS THAT EASY TO DO? HOW DID YOU USE STRENGTHS OF SHORTCOMINGS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE? • SHARE BACK TO THE CLASS • WHAT TAKEAWAYS DO YOU HAVE YOU CAN USE IN LIFE? SCHOOL? • END OF SLIDE, click to continue.

POSSIBLE ADAPTATIONS? - INNOVATE • IF TIME: How can you adapt the course, the rules, or the materials to create (transform to) a new and exciting version to this game. • Now that you all have stronger proficiency, more opportunities open up for you. Kind of like life, yes? Thanks for learning! The END?