Many adults don’t like the game because it doesn’t seem to serve a purpose other than children hitting each other with dodgeballs. With Rock Cycle Dodgeball, the names of the types of rocks and the processes that the rock goes through to become other types of rocks are reinforced during the game. Another unpopular component of traditional dodgeball is that students can “get out” during the game. This would limit their physical activity time if they were hit with a ball early. With Rock Cycle Dodgeball, none of the students are ever “out,.” They just transition from one type of rock to another. With these modifications to dodgeball, this “controversial” game can quickly become an excellent way for students to learn about the rock cycle.

Materials: 

·      Lots of Dodgeballs

·      Lots of orange cones or rubber disc dots

·      A large playing area (gym or field)

Minimum Amount of Students Needed: This game could be played with as few as six people, but it is much better with an entire class (20+).

Age: All Ages