Reviewing Organization: The

           Mystery Box Activity

 

As a class let's review the following:

- what is organization?

- what skills do you need to be organized?

The class will be divided into pairs. Each pair will receive a box of materials. Your task will be to work cooperatively to organize the material into the desired product. Although you are working together, one person must be the recorder to record the steps that you take to organize the materials, and the other person must be the timekeeper to ensure that the task is completed in time. 

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Mystery Box Debrief:

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Once the time has elapsed, each pair will be presenting their product to the class. You will need to explain your steps and the audience is asked to provoke learning through questions only. 

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After all pairs have made their presentations, we will review the skills involved in organization and answer the following question:

How can this exercise help us keep our lockers organized?

Can we use the process that you all outlined through this activity for our lockers?

If so what would they look like?

What are the criteria to ensure an organized locker?