Physical Disabilities Scavenger Hunt: Educational Game Design for Learning About Disability Awareness
Overview
This document presents an educational scavenger hunt game designed to teach participants about various physical disabilities including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, and spinal cord injuries. The game combines experiential learning through simulated challenges at different stations with knowledge-based questions to develop both understanding and empathy regarding physical disabilities.
What this coursework covers
- Introduction and game overview explaining the scavenger hunt concept and objectives
- How to Play section detailing team requirements, station rotations, time limits, and winning criteria
- Four primary stations with challenges and associated questions covering cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, and spinal cord injuries
- Bonus challenge focusing on assistive technology applications for people with physical disabilities
Preview
Physical Disabilities Scavenger Hunt
Welcome to the Physical Disabilities Scavenger Hunt! In this hunt, we will explore and learn about various physical disabilities, including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, and spinal cord injuries.
How to Play:
- You will need a team of at least two people to play this game. Assign a team captain who will keep track of your team's progress and answers.
- You will need to visit different stations or locations to complete the challenges. Each station will have a task related to a physical disability.
- You will have 10 minutes at each station to complete the task and answer the related question(s).
- Once you have completed a task, take a photo or video of your team completing the challenge and answer the related question(s).
- The team with the most correct answers and completed tasks will win the scavenger hunt.
Here are the Stations and Challenges:
Station 1: Cerebral Palsy Challenge: Use a wheelchair to navigate through an obstacle course.
Question: What are some common symptoms of cerebral palsy?
Station 2: Spina Bifida Challenge: Complete a puzzle while lying on your stomach.
Question: What part of the body is affected by spina bifida?
Station 3: Muscular Dystrophy Challenge: Use crutches to walk across the room and back.
Question: What causes muscular dystrophy?
Station 4: Spinal Cord Injury Challenge: Use a walker to walk across the room and back.
Question: What are some common causes of spinal cord injuries?
Bonus Challenge: Assistive Technology Challenge: Use a computer with assistive technology to complete a task.