Wagon Wheels
Grades 6-8
Big Idea
Directions
1. Each student receives a card with a question on the front and the answer on the back.
2. Students stand in two facing concentric circles so that each student has a partner in the other circle.
3. The student in the outside circle asks the question on his or her card. The student in the inside circle answers, and the first student gives the correct answer and feedback.
4. The student in the inside circle asks the question on his or her card. The student in the outside circle answers, and the first student gives the correct answer and feedback.
5. Time is called (via a signal of some sort) and partners switch cards.
6. Students in the outside circle rotate one space clockwise.
7. Students repeat steps 3 and 4 with new questions and partners.
8. The process continues for several turns or until students reach their original partners.
9. If students return to their original partners, they can review the questions they encountered since partnering and jot down any concluding thoughts or lingering questions.
When to Use
- Checking for understanding.
- Reviewing and reinforcing concepts and skills.
- Best with more discrete tasks rather than complex discussion topics.
- Good for reviewing for a test.