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Quiz Show Review Game
Turn the General Knowledge Quiz into a team game show with buzzers, scoring and a final bonus round.
- Time30 minutes
- GradesGrades 3-5, Grades 6-8
- SubjectSTEM
- ThemeTeamwork
- ThemeSTEM
Learning outcomes
- Recall facts from science, geography, animals and space
- Justify an answer to teammates
- Use a quiz to find gaps in knowledge
What you need
- A projector
- Whiteboards for teams
- A score sheet and a bell or buzzer
Puzzle tools used
All tools are free, with no sign-up, and every sheet can be printed with an answer key.
Step by step
- Open the General Knowledge Quiz, choose a topic (Science, Geography, Animals, Space or General) and 10 questions.
- Form teams of three or four. Teams write their answer on a whiteboard and hold it up together.
- Show the correct answer after each question and award a point. Ask the winning team how they knew.
- Use Show Answers to review any missed questions, then finish with a bonus question where teams can wager their points.
- Print the same quiz with its key for a quiet follow-up the next day.
Differentiation
Support
Use 5 questions and let teams confer for 30 seconds.
Extend
Switch to Mixed with 15 questions and ask students to write a new question for another topic.
Discussion questions
- Which question surprised you?
- How did your team decide between answers?
- What would you like to learn more about?
What to look for
Teams discuss before answering and use evidence rather than guesses.
Frequently asked questions
What topics are covered?
Science, Geography, Animals, Space and General, plus a Mixed option.
Can I print the quiz?
Yes. Use Print with the answer key.
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