The Sci Guy

This short activity is a very fun way to introduce the importance of following directions in the classroom. I use it in my science classroom, but you can easily alter it to fit the subject you teach. In short, some students will actually follow the directions. The other students will not follow the directions and painstakingly, and uselessly, try to completely each task before time is up. Meanwhile, you and the first students will silently snicker at one another. It's a blast!

This battleship game will keep your students entertained as well as teach them to master reading and plotting latitude and longitude coordinates on any map. I've used this game for years in my earth science and physical science classrooms with major success. It's a great way to teach, reinforce, and review latitude and longitude. It's also great for substitute teachers. Once the students know how to play, they can do the rest themselves. I hope you find as much value in this game as I have.