Teachers' Toolbox
Seeking a creative way to instruct?
No matter what curriculum you currently use to teach Minnesota State History, Spotlight on MinnesotaTM is designed to be used as a key component specifically for grades 3-8. As an educational game, it is fun, yet reinforces the material presented and strengthens the students' abilities to memorize and recall important facts related to Minnesota History.
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Allow time for discussion between questions
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Start with the Green Question Cards and simply discuss the facts
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Incorporate the Question Cards into your lesson plans
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Combine two games for classes with more than 15 students
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Break students into groups of 4-6 and play several games at once
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Host a challenge night: Parents against students
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Award a certificate or prizes for winners