World Capital

December 14, 2021By Tim SchilstraSpeaking - PIETTP 2021

We will discuss caput mundi. Then, each group will decide which city should be the capital of the world and come up with justification. Finally, we will look at the suggestions from ibx2cat. Caput Mundi  

Say Anything

December 14, 2021By Tim SchilstraSpeaking - PIETTP 2021

Say Anything is a board game where you have to guess what the judge will like. Everyone will vote on what they think the answer is. Then, the players get points if they guessed correctly. Say Anything (rules)  

Explain the Map

December 12, 2021By Tim SchilstraSpeaking - PIETTP 2021

We will take a look at maps. We will discuss how they are always wrong, but how they can be a useful tool. We will play a game where each team has to explain what the map means. Explain the Map (ppt)   Explain the Map (answers)  

Errands

December 12, 2021By Tim SchilstraSpeaking - PIETTP 2021

In this lesson we will talk about errands. You will choose some errands that you wish someone would do for you. Later in the lesson, we will learn about good salesmanship and do a role play trying to do errands for each other. Errands   Cards  

Murder Mystery Prep

December 12, 2021By Tim SchilstraSpeaking - PIETTP 2021

Today we will learn about the Murder Mystery game we will play on Friday. We will choose our roles and get character sheets for them. You will have time to read about your character and start thinking about how you will represent your person. Murder in Manhattan  

Survival Games

December 12, 2021By Tim SchilstraSpeaking - PIETTP 2021

In these games, you will have to discuss which items are the most important for your survival. Then we will compare our answers with an expert. This game will also show how group knowledge beats individual knowledge. Sea Survival   Arctic Survival   Desert Survival