- On the whiteboard
- In groups
Catch the ball
Catch the ball and give the answer to the question within the time.
Each group of pupils has a ball, for example a volleyball, football, beach ball or tennis ball. A question appears on the digital board. The pupil who catches the ball gives the answer within the time. Then the right answer appears.
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How Catch the ball works
Preparation
Make sure every group of pupils has a ball.
Each group stands in a circle with a ball, for example a volleyball, tennis ball or beach ball.
A question appears on the digital board. The pupils throw the ball to each other.
The pupil who catches the ball gives the answer within the time and throws the ball on.
The right answer appears on the board.
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