As I've experienced different games and activities on Scratch this semester I've become entranced with the possibilities. Originally the hangman concept was really interesting, but as I created my Word Search for my about me I really got excited. After looking at a variety of games, I found a pipeline that looks like it could be developed to relate to coal mining, but I also want to develop a vocabulary game relating to coal. So back to the wordsearch concept I go.
Here's a game that gives me some additional inspiration.
My character will be a Red Hat Miner who needs to learn more about coal mining so that he/she can do her job. They will need to follow clues to locate the supplies they need to be a miner on the first level. When they successful locate all the tools they need they will be launched into an underground setting where they will face some challenges. These challenges will require them to know a few things about life underground to be able to successfully complete the level.
Selecting the appropriate images will be as important as the right sounds. I am thinking that part of the clues for the word search will be auditory, but also this would be a great place to introduce the sounds of coal life. Most likely using some old time music.
Of course it might be good to mention that these miners will be teleported to the year 1907 where they will be heading to work for the Fairmont Coal Co. at Monongah Mine #6.
I like how you are making connections between using games to learn vocabulary words and the importance of providing students with a meaningful story line with which to apply the meaning of words!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the final project!