5.+Cha-Ka

Cha-Ka a.k.a "Improving Class Climate through Incentives and Rewards"
You are awoken in the middle of the night to the sound of rustling in the nearby bushes. You walk over, very carefully and alert, to figure out what that may be. Suddenly, a small boy lunges out of the brush and startles you. Initially, you try to communicate with him, but you realize that he's covered in hair. Sensing a lot of nervousness, you walk up to him very slowly, offering him a piece of food from your pocket. You ask for his name, to which he replies in a series of grunts and snorts, "Cha-Ka." He doesn't speak English, but that was what you were able to translate. Cha-Ka, the mysterious ape boy from the brush, instinctively decides to linger around the camp as he seems to trust you and your party.

Through giving Cha-Ka a piece of food, you've found that he's taken a liking to you and the rest of your camp. You have a hunch that he might be of use to you and your fellow adventurers, so you want to be on good terms with him. However, the only form of communication you have relayed to him is through rewards. Below you will find a resource that lists several non-food rewards to give to students. Focus on the ones that are specified for Middle School and High School Students and create a list of which ones might be incorporated into your classroom. If time is permitting, discuss your choices with your fellow adventurers.

http://www.svusd.k12.ca.us/healthykids/PDF/IdeasforRewards.pdf