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Activity Description: Youth collaborate to mimic the functions of a machine using movements and sounds.

Items Needed:

• None (just the group and their creativity!)
• (Optional) Slips of paper with different machines groups can draw from a hat

Instructions

1. Divide youth into smaller groups, depending on the size of the entire group.
2. Each group will work together to create a machine using motions and sounds.
   • Each youth must contribute one distinct motion and one sound to represent the machine’s parts.
   • Youth combine their motions and sounds to create a complete machine.
3. Allow each group five minutes to brainstorm, practice, and prepare their machine.
4. Once ready, each group presents their machine to the larger group. The presenting group performs their motions and sounds, and the rest of the youth try to guess what machine they are representing.

Examples of Machines for Elementary Scouts:

• Washing machine
• Train
• Mixer/blender
• Vacuum cleaner
• Bicycle
• Popcorn machine
• Clock/watch
• Airplane
• Toaster
• Lawn mower
• Elevator
• Roller coaster
• Hairdryer
• Helicopter
• Electric toothbrush
• Cash register
• Windmill
• Ice cream machine
• Fire truck
• Submarine
• Ferris wheel

Variations

• Theme-Based Machines: Assign themes, such as household appliances, transportation, or outdoor equipment, to focus the machine selection.
• Timed Guessing: Give the audience a limited amount of time to guess the machine, such as 30 seconds per group.
• Group Collaboration: Instead of splitting into smaller groups, create one large machine as a full group effort, with every youth contributing a motion and sound.
• Silent Mode: Youth perform their machine silently, using only motions, while the audience guesses.
• Add Props: Allow groups to incorporate simple props if available, like chairs or objects, to make their machine even more dynamic.

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