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Trivia Showdown!

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Lesson Plan

Trivia Showdown

Students will recall and apply knowledge across various cultural and historical domains by participating in a fast-paced trivia game and demonstrating quick recall of facts in movies, music, and history.

This lesson fosters general knowledge, critical thinking, and collaborative skills, offering a fun break from traditional learning and highlighting the interconnectedness of various subjects.

Audience

10th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive trivia game

Materials

Prep

Review Materials

10 minutes

  • Review the Trivia Showdown Slide Deck and Trivia Questions to familiarize yourself with the content.
    - Ensure all necessary technology (projector, computer) is working.
    - (Optional) Prepare small prizes for the winning team.

Step 1

Introduction & Rules (5 minutes)

5 minutes

  • Use the Trivia Showdown Slide Deck to introduce the game and explain the rules.
    - Divide students into small teams (3-4 students per team).
    - Explain that questions will cover Movies, Music, and History.
    - Emphasize teamwork and respectful participation.

Step 2

Trivia Rounds (20 minutes)

20 minutes

  • Present trivia questions from the Trivia Questions document using the Trivia Showdown Slide Deck.
    - Give each team a set amount of time (e.g., 30 seconds) to discuss and write down their answer.
    - After each question, reveal the correct answer and award points.
    - Keep a running score visible to all teams.

Step 3

Wrap-up & Winners (5 minutes)

5 minutes

  • Tally final scores.
    - Announce the winning team(s) and (optional) distribute prizes.
    - Facilitate a brief discussion: Which category was most challenging? What was the most surprising fact learned today? What makes a good trivia question?
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Slide Deck

Welcome to Trivia Showdown!

Are you ready to test your knowledge across Movies, Music, and History?

Welcome students and build excitement for the game. Explain that this is a fun way to test their general knowledge across different subjects.

How to Play

Rules:

  • Form small teams of 3-4.
    * A question will appear.
    * Work with your team to find the answer.
    * Write your answer down within 30 seconds.
    * Correct answers get points!
    * Have fun!

Clearly explain the game mechanics, including team formation, answering, and scoring. Emphasize teamwork.

Category 1: Movies 🎬

Get ready for some cinematic challenges!

Introduce the first category. Remind students to think broadly about the topic.

Category 2: Music 🎶

Let's see if you're a musical maestro!

Introduce the second category.

Category 3: History 📜

Time to journey through the past!

Introduce the third category.

Let the Games Begin!

Scores will be updated here!

(Teacher: Use the Trivia Questions document to read out questions and track points.)

This slide can be used to display the current score or a 'next question' prompt. Or display specific questions from the Trivia Questions material.

Congratulations, Winners!

Thanks for playing Trivia Showdown!

Final slide to wrap up the game and congratulate the winners.

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Activity

Trivia Questions Showdown!

Movies 🎬

  1. Question: In what movie would you find the line, "May the Force be with you?"
    Answer: Star Wars



  2. Question: Who directed the movie Jaws?
    Answer: Steven Spielberg



  3. Question: Which actor played the role of Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
    Answer: Robert Downey Jr.



  4. Question: What is the name of the wizarding school Harry Potter attends?
    Answer: Hogwarts



  5. Question: Which animated film features a main character named Simba?
    Answer: The Lion King



Music 🎶

  1. Question: Who is known as the "King of Pop"?
    Answer: Michael Jackson



  2. Question: Which instrument has 88 keys?
    Answer: Piano



  3. Question: What band sang the hit song "Bohemian Rhapsody"?
    Answer: Queen



  4. Question: Which artist released the album 1989?
    Answer: Taylor Swift



  5. Question: What genre of music originated in New Orleans in the early 20th century?
    Answer: Jazz



History 📜

  1. Question: Who was the first President of the United States?
    Answer: George Washington



  2. Question: In what year did Christopher Columbus first arrive in the Americas?
    Answer: 1492



  3. Question: What ancient civilization built the pyramids?
    Answer: Ancient Egyptians



  4. Question: Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
    Answer: Thomas Jefferson



  5. Question: What famous wall was built to protect ancient China from invasions?
    Answer: The Great Wall of China



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