Biology Monopoly Project
Purpose:
Students will demonstrate their understanding of a general biology topic by incorporating their knowledge of vocabulary and abstract processes to design an original version of the popular board game monopoly.
Materials:
1 original game board, 2 dice, minimum 4 monopoly tokens (place markers), 32 houses, 12 hotels, 16 chance cards, 16 community chest cards, 22 title deed cards for every property, $15140 in monopoly money (can print from the website below)
The Task:
Students will design and create an original game board for monopoly focusing on a general biology topic. Students must choose a topic such as evolution, cells, cell division, ecosystems, photosynthesis, cell respiration, etc. and generate a vocabulary list of relevant terms and scientists. The teacher must approve the topic. They must then use these terms as names for the properties, themes for the chance and community chest cards, and as ideas for designing the place markers, etc. Students will delegate and divide the project responsibilities evenly among the group members.
Groups:
Students will choose their own group of 3-4 students. Each student will receive the same final grade, so make sure to choose wisely and delegate responsibilities.
Presentation:
Each group will make a 3-5 minute presentation explaining the theme of their game, and involving a creative and original presentation of their final product. Possible examples include: a game show, a commercial, a play, etc.
Assessments:
Theme & outline paragraph 5 pts Due Date:______
1. Provides theme
2. Explains in detail design of game board
3. Explains presentation plan
Vocabulary list 10 pts Due Date:______
1. Minimum 30 words
2. Clearly defined
3. Each word explains how it relates to the game design
Final Game board 70 pts Due Date:______
1. Must be original and creative
2. Letter and illustrations must be neat and colorful
3. Includes all game components (see materials)
4. Includes place markers, money, houses, cards, etc. all designed according to your theme
5. Includes general rules
Presentation 15 pts Due Date:______
1. 3-5 minutes
2. Creative presentation theme
3. Well organized and informative
Total 100pts
Website:
www.hasbro.com/games/kid-games/monopoly/