The holiday season is the perfect time to bring some festive fun into the classroom. But what if we could combine the joy of Christmas with an educational twist that teaches students about sustainability and renewable energy? With “Christmas Feud,” you can do just that! This classroom Christmas game, played via PowerPoint, adds a solar-powered spin to traditional classroom Christmas games, making it not only entertaining but also a learning opportunity about solar energy.
Setting Up Christmas Feud with a Solar Twist
“Christmas Feud” is a classroom-friendly version of the popular TV game show “Family Feud,” but with holiday-related questions and eco-friendly elements. It’s easy to set up, simple to play, and can be adapted to include questions that encourage students to think about renewable energy, especially solar power.
Here’s how to set up and play the game:
1. Prepare Your PowerPoint Presentation
The foundation of this game is a PowerPoint presentation that mimics the Family Feud-style display. Each slide will contain a holiday or solar energy-related question with hidden answers that will be revealed as students give their responses.
Example Questions:
“Name something you do at home to save energy during the holidays.”
“What is a popular solar-powered decoration?”
“Name a way to reduce electricity use at Christmas.”
Answer examples for “Name something you do at home to save energy during the holidays”:
Use LED lights:
- Turn off lights when not in use
- Use solar-powered decorations
- Limit heating or thermostat use
2. Divide the Class into Teams
Like in Family Feud, split your students into two teams. Each team will take turns answering the questions. You can create some friendly competition by awarding points for correct answers. For example, answers closer to the top of the list score more points, just like the TV game show.
3. Customize the Questions with a Solar Focus
To emphasize the educational aspect, include a balance of holiday-themed and solar energy-related questions. This gives students a chance to think critically about energy use and sustainability while having fun.
Solar-Powered Themed Question Ideas1
“What’s a benefit of using solar energy at Christmas?”
- Saves electricity costs
- Reduces carbon footprint
- Provides clean, renewable energy
“Name a common item that can be powered by solar energy.”
- Christmas lights
- Phone chargers
- Solar panels for home
4. Introduce Quick Solar Facts Between Rounds
Between rounds, use the opportunity to introduce short, fun facts about solar energy. This keeps the educational theme going without interrupting the game’s flow.
Example Solar Facts:
“Did you know that solar energy can power your home’s Christmas lights with no electricity bills?”
“A single hour of sunlight provides enough energy to meet the world’s power needs for a year!”
“Using solar energy can reduce the carbon footprint of holiday decorations.”
These facts will help solidify the learning while students are still engaged in the excitement of the game.
Solar Twist Game Examples
To make it easier to visualize how to play Christmas Feud with a solar twist, here are a few more detailed examples of questions and possible answers:
Example 1: Name an Energy-Efficient Way to Decorate for Christmas
Use solar-powered Christmas lights (Top answer, 40 points)
Use LED lights (30 points)
Limit the time lights are on (15 points)
Turn off lights when not needed (10 points)
Example 2: What Is a Common Use for Solar Panels at Home?
Power Christmas lights (Top answer, 35 points)
Heat water (25 points)
Charge electronics (20 points)
Power the house (15 points)
Example 3: Name a Popular Solar-Powered Holiday Decoration
Solar string lights (Top answer, 45 points)
Solar garden ornaments (30 points)
Solar-powered wreath (15 points)
These examples combine holiday themes with solar energy facts, allowing students to engage in festive fun while learning about sustainability.