How to Make a Jeopardy Game Without PowerPoint
Jeopardy is a classic game that can be used to excite students. More importantly, it provides them with review time and allows the teacher to informally assess what the students know. Even if you do not have access to Microsoft PowerPoint software, you can easily make a Jeopardy game. Let your students design their own Jeopardy games to share with the class.
Instructions
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Use another digital format if you have computer access but not PowerPoint. The website JeopardyLabs.com allows you to create a custom Jeopardy game that can be played anywhere. Students could play in a computer lab if your classroom does not have sufficient technology. Students could play at home if you provide them with directions.
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Create an appropriate number of categories and questions. Middle school and high school students will likely enjoy a longer game with six categories of five questions each while younger students may benefit from four categories of three questions each.
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Choose the money values you wish to use. Lower point amounts than those used on the traditional game show may be more appropriate for your students' math skills.
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Use an index card to record each category title.
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Use index cards to record each question on one side and the money value on the other side. Easier questions should have lower values than difficult questions.
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Make an answer key to use during the game. The teacher or a selected host can be in charge of comparing student answers to the key.
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Decorate a poster board with the title Jeopardy.
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Attach the cards to the board using the method of your choice. Magnets can be mounted on the cards and corresponding poster spots. Self-adhesive Velcro can be used in a similar fashion. Mounting library book pockets onto the poster board is another option.
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Tips & Warnings
Laminate the poster board and index cards to make them more durable.
Create a new set of cards to make another version of Jeopardy using your game board.
