It there are more positive charges than negative charges on the balloon, the balloon has a positive charge. Continue the explanation of the game by discussing the rules. Each player begins with a balanced balloon, equal numbers of positive and negative charges. Place a negative charge on top of each positive charge. Put the extra charges in the middle of the game board.
Students spin and the player with the highest number plays first.
This player spins again, moves accordingly, reads the information on the space, and follows the directions. If you have received extra charges, store them on your balloon. Students will be given 15-20 minutes to play the game. When time is called, the person in each group with the most nearly balanced balloon is declared the winner. Sequence of Instruction Review expectations of group work.