Buddhist+Volleyball

=**Title: Buddhist Volleyball**=

Objective:

 * Review and evaluation of learning of buddhist concepts in a "fun" manner
 * Reinforce lessons

Materials:

 * paper & pen for team
 * 1 6 sided die
 * timer or a watch

Preparation:

 * none

Method:

 * 1) Choose two teams. In high school, make sure to split up students who "stick" together. Also balance out the general Buddhist knowledge (if known).
 * 2) Choose a captain for each team. (They may be self selected). Give them a piece of paper & pen.
 * 3) Explain the rules (below)
 * 4) Have each team write up some potential questions and answers. Remind them that easy questions are needed to "pass" the ball. They might also write who knows what in Buddhism.
 * 5) Decide depending on time the score limit.
 * 6) Decide who goes first
 * 7) Play until a team wins!

Rules:

 * The objective is to "win" by reaching the maximum points first.
 * Teams get a point when the opposing team fails to answer either the opposing team's question or a "pass" question.
 * Most of the rules are just like volleyball with rally scoring.
 * When a "serve" question is asked, and the receiving player is randomly chosen. If that person does not know the answer w/in a minute, that person may try to "pass" to a person by asking another (different) question to one of their own team members. If that person answers correctly, then they can attempt to answer the "serve" question which is validated by the "serving" team. If the receiving team fails to answer either question correctly, then the "serving" team wins a point. It is not necessary to be serving to get a point. If the person receiving the pass does not know the "serving" question, he/she may also pass with a passing question. Just like volleyball, you can only pass twice. Team members can communicate that they think they know the answer.
 * There are two one minute time-outs per team where they can try to reset their "pass" questions or their strategy.
 * The teacher is the referee and final arbiter.

Evaluation:

 * This game can be used to evaluate any lesson by restricting the topic and listening to the answers.

Note:
Appeals to kids who are into sports. Uses peer pressure to reinforce learning. Can allow kids who are not as knowledgeable to play.

Author:
Mas Nishimura, nish221@gmail.com, San Jose Buddhist Church Bestuin, 2008 ||