Slam Dunk NewzBrain

Object of the Game: Score the most points in a designated period of 15-45 minutes similar to the game of basketball.

Setting up the Game: Divide the class into two teams. Choose a jump ball captain for each team. Put a student in charge of the score.

Tip Off: The jump ball captain from each team stands up. The teacher/referee chooses a jump ball question. Whichever player correctly answers first that team gains possession. Another member on that team now stands, selects a question, and requests a free-throw, 2-pointer, or 3-point shot.

How Points are Scored: NewzBrain Weekly 10-point questions are used as free throws and scored as 1 point. 20-point and Bonus questions are used as 2-point shots, while 40-point and 80-point questions are used as 3-point shots.

What happens when a team misses a question (shot)? The opposing team has better rebounding position under the basket. Therefore, when a shot is missed the other team has the opportunity to rebound first. If that team is correct, they have possession and get a chance to score. Another member of the team then selects a new question and moves the ball into its shooting position to continue the game.

What happens if the first rebounder misses? Then the next member of the original team has a chance to rebound. Attempts to rebound continue back and forth between teams until the question is answered correctly. (Options: The teacher/referee may give an additional clue after each rebound attempt. To keep everyone listening, only the original shooter may ask for the question to be repeated or clarified.) If the rebound is brought down by a team member of the original shooter, that team automatically gets 2 points, regardless of the type of original shot.

Ending the game: When class time is done, line the teams up for a “Good game!” sportsmanship handshake.