Video Game Challenge

Weaving Literacy and Assessment into Game-Based Learning

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BrainPOP's Allisyn Levy shares her experience integrating assessment into game-based learning. For a long time, I was on a hunt for an amazing English Language Arts game that tied into curriculum a...

Combining Numbers Lesson Plan: Monster School Bus Game

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In this combining numbers lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 1-5, students will use the fun Monster School Bus online math game to practice creating number combinations (such as whole numbers ...
Election-themed games

Election-Themed Games from iCivics: On The Ballot

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These election-themed games have just what you need to teach your students about the path to becoming president. Our friends at iCivics join us for this hour-long webinar to discuss the fabulous teach...
common sense media

Common Sense Media Honors BrainPOP Jr.

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Our K-3 resource has been named the winner of a 2013 ON for Learning Award from Common Sense Media! The ON for Learning Awards celebrate the best digital media products for kids. BrainPOP Jr. is one o...
ELA

English Games (ELA) and The Sports Network 2!

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BrainPOP is thrilled to introduce a new category of free English Language Arts (ELA) games! When you visit the main GameUp page, you'll now see an "English Games" button which takes you to our growing...

Ninja Kitchen Health Game

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Visit the Lesson Ideas page to find resources for Ninja Kitchen, a free online game for teaching health and food safety concepts....
SXSWEdu

BrainPOP Heads to SXSWEdu

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Heading to the SXSWEdu Conference and Festival, March 4-7 in Austin? Be sure to check out Got Game? Learning Through Play. Seriously. Taking place on Monday, March 4 at 3:00 PM, it features our very o...
presidential inaugurations

Guest Blogger: Todd LaVogue and His Students Take Field Trip to the Presidential Inauguration

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You might remember Todd LaVogue from his guest blog post back in September. He continues to do incredible projects with his students and was able to organize and complete a field trip for 38 students ...
Game Guide for Teachers

Argument Wars Game Guide for Teachers

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Use this Argument Wars game guide for teachers to understand about the game and enhance your students' learning experience while playing it....
Argument Wars Case Tracker

Argument Wars Case Tracker

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Use the Case Tracker graphic organizer to help students keep track of each of opposing viewpoints in the arguments presented during game play. This document was created by the game's publisher, iCivic...