Activity 60 · Arts & Design
Forbidden-Word Description
Materials Vocabulary cards with prohibited clue words.
What to describe
The Describer must convey a STEAM term (like “parallel,” “circuit,” or “symmetry”) without saying the word itself, using only defining attributes, so the Builder identifies or builds it.
Roles
How a round works
Make it harder or easier
Harder
Describe using only shape, position, and color words — no gestures, no questions.
Easier
Allow yes/no questions and agree on a shared starting shape or anchor point.
Reflect
Skills
Standards & alignment
TEKS Fine Arts / ELAR TEKS · describing, creating & precise descriptive language (confirm grade code)
NGSS NGSS SEP-8: Obtaining, Evaluating & Communicating Information