Assign to groups a person or concept that they present to the other groups in the format of guessing who or what is being described. This idea works well with gas laws, location of elements, and classification of biological animals and plants. Assign to groups parts of a concept and have them build their part. For example, students can build a periodic chart from index cards that the groups make. Or, give groups a part of the photosynthesis process and have them fit it into a factory or other structure.
Materials can be as simple as paper and paste or play dough.
Have the students use letters to make sentences or phrases to help remember sequences, pathways, or concepts. Reports should be written in third person. Students should analyze the methods used and give conclusions, especially if the data collected do not fit the results expected. Students should change groups no more than once during a grading period to allow for consistency in grading and for developing skills in working with others. Pairs or groups of four are most effective.