Locus of Control game
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Drag the game pieces
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Responsibility Challenge: Think of one responsibility you've been avoiding. Share how you plan to take control of it this week. Earn 2 points for your honesty.
Name a person who has supported you in achieving something important. Gain a point for recognizing their help.
Share a personal example of when you took control of a situation (demonstrating an internal locus of control) and influenced an outcome through your own actions. Earn 1 point for a great example.
You didn't bring the materials you needed for an art project at school, so you couldn't finish. For 1 point explain if this was in your control. Explain what could be done do next time for a more successful outcome for 1 point.
You kept forgetting to do your chores for the last month and are now grounded. You can't go to your friend's party you've been looking forward to.Decide if this situation reflects Internal or External Control for 1 point. Justify your choice with a brief explanation for 1 point.
You spent 4 hours scrolling on social media instead of doing homework. Explain if this is something you could control or if it was unavoidable for 1 point. Explain what you could you do differently the next day for 1 point.
For 1 point, explain what it means to have an internal locus of control.
You argued with a friend but took responsibility and apologized first. Now, your friendship is stronger. For 1 point explain how your actions lead to a positive outcome.
You practiced for an hour every day this past month and became the captain of your basketball team. Explain how your efforts contribute to this outcome for 1 point.
You spent hours practicing for the school spelling bee and came in 2nd place. Decide if this situation reflects Internal or External Control for 1 point. Justify your choice with a brief explanation for 1 point.
Your homework is late because your dog “ate it.” Roll the die to see if anyone believes your excuse:If it's odd: The teachers believe it! Gain 1 point. If it's even: No way, you don't even own a dog! Lose 1 point.
Your project didn't turn out the way you planned, so you reworked it and impressed your teacher. Explain how taking responsibility helped you succeed for 1 point.
You sent a text message to a friend, saying, "okay", and they took it the wrong way and got upset. For 1 point, explain how much control you have in this situation.For 1 point, explain what can you do to change the situation so your friend isn't as upset.
Pretend you're in a group project and one member isn't contributing. Role-play how you'd handle the situation to work together. Earn 2 points for a successful demo!
Describe a situation where external distractions (like TikTok) affected your success. Skip your next turn unless you devise a strategy to focus better next time.
Share a personal example of an external locus of control for one point.
You didn't understand your homework, so you asked your teacher for extra help and got a B+ on the assignment. Explain if this was an example of an internal or external locus of control situation for 1 point.
Fate's Turn/External Locus of Control! Roll the die. If you roll an odd number move back two spaces. If even, move forward two spaces.
You forgot your notebook for class. For 1 point, explain how you could still take notes during class without it.
A big snowstorm canceled school on the day of your big test. Explain how this is out of your control for 1 point.
Chance! Move forward one space.
A concert you were really looking forward to gets canceled last minute because the artist is sick. For 1 point what is something you can do to make your situation a little better?
Your laptop crashed the night before your project was due, and you couldn't turn it in.Decide if this situation reflects Internal or External Control for 1 point. What is one thing that can be done next time to prepare for unexpected problems for 1 point.
You take the school bus but feel that the route is too long. Determine whether this situation reflects an internal or external locus of control. Earn 1 point. For 1 point, what is one thing you can do to make riding the bus less annoying?
You found a penny on the ground, and then you aced your science quiz. Did the penny determine your success? 1 point for your answer.
Select one team member to act out an animal, charades style. Whichever team correctly guesses it first wins 1 point.
For 1 point, your whole team needs to be smiling by the time this card is finished being read.
The whole team has to do the chicken dance for 10 seconds. If the team commits to the dance, you earn 1 point. You can skip the dance by losing 2 points.
Your soccer team lost because the referee made bad calls. Decide if this situation reflects Internal or External Control for 1 point. Justify your choice with a brief explanation for 1 point.
You failed a math test because you didn't study. Decide if this situation reflects Internal or External Control for 1 point. Justify your choice with a brief explanation for 1 point.
You were late to school because of a huge traffic jam, even though you left on time. Decide if this situation reflects Internal or External Control for 1 point. Justify your choice with a brief explanation for 1 point.
10 points to Gryffindor! (Just kidding) Do your best Harry Potter impression for 1 point. Or spend 2 points to skip this challenge.
Is success about effort or luck? Earn 1 point for an answer and justification.
You fail to get a job after turning in one application. For 1 point what can you do to improve your chances of getting a job?
You bombed a test even though you studied. For 1 point, explain what you could do differently for the next test so you pass.
Chance Space! Your team won 3 points!
Aliens abduct you and teach you a secret phrase. Make up a funny alien greeting and teach it to the group. Gain 1 point for doing it. Lose 3 points if you want to skip.
You studied for 5 minutes before a big exam and got an F. For 1 point, explain how you could avoid this failing grade on your next exam.
For 1 point, explain what it means to have an external locus of control.
Your brand-new phone dies during the day. Was it because you forgot to charge it or because the battery is bad? 1 point for an answer with a logical explanation.
For 1 point, name one thing you can control today to impact your life positively.
Your classmates were so loud that you couldn't hear the teacher and missed some important instructions. For 1 point how much control do you have in this situation?For 1 point, what is something you can do in this situation to make it better for yourself?
Chance: Swap points with the other team!
You forgot to set your alarm and missed the school bus. Decide if this situation reflects Internal or External Control for 1 point.
Free Space!
Celebrity Cameo - Have one team member impersonate a celebrity. If someone can correctly guess who it is, your team wins 2 points. If a member from the other team guesses correctly, they win 1 point.
Locus of Control Game
Megan Bergevin
Created on November 20, 2024
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Locus of Control game
start
Players
21
23
43
20
22
42
24
16
19
17
44
10
18
41
25
15
11
12
45
14
13
40
31
26
46
Drag the game pieces
30
27
29
28
39
end
32
38
33
37
36
34
35
Responsibility Challenge: Think of one responsibility you've been avoiding. Share how you plan to take control of it this week. Earn 2 points for your honesty.
Name a person who has supported you in achieving something important. Gain a point for recognizing their help.
Share a personal example of when you took control of a situation (demonstrating an internal locus of control) and influenced an outcome through your own actions. Earn 1 point for a great example.
You didn't bring the materials you needed for an art project at school, so you couldn't finish. For 1 point explain if this was in your control. Explain what could be done do next time for a more successful outcome for 1 point.
You kept forgetting to do your chores for the last month and are now grounded. You can't go to your friend's party you've been looking forward to.Decide if this situation reflects Internal or External Control for 1 point. Justify your choice with a brief explanation for 1 point.
You spent 4 hours scrolling on social media instead of doing homework. Explain if this is something you could control or if it was unavoidable for 1 point. Explain what you could you do differently the next day for 1 point.
For 1 point, explain what it means to have an internal locus of control.
You argued with a friend but took responsibility and apologized first. Now, your friendship is stronger. For 1 point explain how your actions lead to a positive outcome.
You practiced for an hour every day this past month and became the captain of your basketball team. Explain how your efforts contribute to this outcome for 1 point.
You spent hours practicing for the school spelling bee and came in 2nd place. Decide if this situation reflects Internal or External Control for 1 point. Justify your choice with a brief explanation for 1 point.
Your homework is late because your dog “ate it.” Roll the die to see if anyone believes your excuse:If it's odd: The teachers believe it! Gain 1 point. If it's even: No way, you don't even own a dog! Lose 1 point.
Your project didn't turn out the way you planned, so you reworked it and impressed your teacher. Explain how taking responsibility helped you succeed for 1 point.
You sent a text message to a friend, saying, "okay", and they took it the wrong way and got upset. For 1 point, explain how much control you have in this situation.For 1 point, explain what can you do to change the situation so your friend isn't as upset.
Pretend you're in a group project and one member isn't contributing. Role-play how you'd handle the situation to work together. Earn 2 points for a successful demo!
Describe a situation where external distractions (like TikTok) affected your success. Skip your next turn unless you devise a strategy to focus better next time.
Share a personal example of an external locus of control for one point.
You didn't understand your homework, so you asked your teacher for extra help and got a B+ on the assignment. Explain if this was an example of an internal or external locus of control situation for 1 point.
Fate's Turn/External Locus of Control! Roll the die. If you roll an odd number move back two spaces. If even, move forward two spaces.
You forgot your notebook for class. For 1 point, explain how you could still take notes during class without it.
A big snowstorm canceled school on the day of your big test. Explain how this is out of your control for 1 point.
Chance! Move forward one space.
A concert you were really looking forward to gets canceled last minute because the artist is sick. For 1 point what is something you can do to make your situation a little better?
Your laptop crashed the night before your project was due, and you couldn't turn it in.Decide if this situation reflects Internal or External Control for 1 point. What is one thing that can be done next time to prepare for unexpected problems for 1 point.
You take the school bus but feel that the route is too long. Determine whether this situation reflects an internal or external locus of control. Earn 1 point. For 1 point, what is one thing you can do to make riding the bus less annoying?
You found a penny on the ground, and then you aced your science quiz. Did the penny determine your success? 1 point for your answer.
Select one team member to act out an animal, charades style. Whichever team correctly guesses it first wins 1 point.
For 1 point, your whole team needs to be smiling by the time this card is finished being read.
The whole team has to do the chicken dance for 10 seconds. If the team commits to the dance, you earn 1 point. You can skip the dance by losing 2 points.
Your soccer team lost because the referee made bad calls. Decide if this situation reflects Internal or External Control for 1 point. Justify your choice with a brief explanation for 1 point.
You failed a math test because you didn't study. Decide if this situation reflects Internal or External Control for 1 point. Justify your choice with a brief explanation for 1 point.
You were late to school because of a huge traffic jam, even though you left on time. Decide if this situation reflects Internal or External Control for 1 point. Justify your choice with a brief explanation for 1 point.
10 points to Gryffindor! (Just kidding) Do your best Harry Potter impression for 1 point. Or spend 2 points to skip this challenge.
Is success about effort or luck? Earn 1 point for an answer and justification.
You fail to get a job after turning in one application. For 1 point what can you do to improve your chances of getting a job?
You bombed a test even though you studied. For 1 point, explain what you could do differently for the next test so you pass.
Chance Space! Your team won 3 points!
Aliens abduct you and teach you a secret phrase. Make up a funny alien greeting and teach it to the group. Gain 1 point for doing it. Lose 3 points if you want to skip.
You studied for 5 minutes before a big exam and got an F. For 1 point, explain how you could avoid this failing grade on your next exam.
For 1 point, explain what it means to have an external locus of control.
Your brand-new phone dies during the day. Was it because you forgot to charge it or because the battery is bad? 1 point for an answer with a logical explanation.
For 1 point, name one thing you can control today to impact your life positively.
Your classmates were so loud that you couldn't hear the teacher and missed some important instructions. For 1 point how much control do you have in this situation?For 1 point, what is something you can do in this situation to make it better for yourself?
Chance: Swap points with the other team!
You forgot to set your alarm and missed the school bus. Decide if this situation reflects Internal or External Control for 1 point.
Free Space!
Celebrity Cameo - Have one team member impersonate a celebrity. If someone can correctly guess who it is, your team wins 2 points. If a member from the other team guesses correctly, they win 1 point.