One of my big motivators when I'm designing units is that I want my students to be creators, not just consumers.

So, whatever my students like to do, I want them to also make it themselves.  So, we do a lot of geeky stuff and it's AMAZING.

Cosplay

So many fandoms! Cosplay allows participants to immerse themselves in a narrative, as well as work with a wide variety of materials and construction processes.

RPG Design

RPGs take a different approach to gaming, where mechanics support the narrative, and the creation of story and characters mean an immersive experience.

Humor

Everyone wants to be funny, at least in middle school. I attempt to try to have students develop their own humorous skills.