Overview
Moving Marbles involves team members working together to roll marbles through homemade paper tubes.The goal is for the group to move the five marbles from a standing position to a slow and controlled finish on the ground.This is another classic activity that has stood the test of time. Using props that you can find anywhere, you can have a quick and intriguing activity ready for your group in no time!
In the following module you will learn how to properly set-up and facilitate the activity and then if you wish, move students through an academic and/or social skills development reflection experience.
*This activity has been adapted from the the Ice Breakers & Openers CD-ROM of The Inspire! Youth Series from LearningChange, LLC.
Prerequisites
Ages
Moving Marbles is appropriate for 4th grade and up.
Group Size
Moving Marbles can be done with any group size.
Setting
Any setting.
Duration
This activity should take about 30-45 minutes to complete
with your group. Budget more time if you wish to go into depth by
using any of the extension activities or questions.
Objectives
General
In this activity, some of the things you will inevitably
notice include:
- Students will learn that their ability to communicate effectively will be the key the their success or failure.
- Students will be able to identify at least 3 teambuilding traits that led to their success.
- Students will be able to identify at least 1 thing they would like to see the team work on as a result of the activity.
Academic Standards & Asset Development
For specific academic and social development lessons for
this activity, see the
Academic Extensions and
Social Extensions sections in this module.
How to Take this Unit
This course will walk you step-by-step through the process of
setting up and leading this activity, as well as facilitating the
conversations and lessons after the experience.
Begin here and move from section to section, and be sure to
download and print the activity's
PDF Quick Reference Guide and any handouts as you prepare
for your event.
Course Duration
Budget about 5-10 minutes to walk through all sections and view all video and written instruction for this course.