Gaming Lesson Plans
Vital Signs Game Episode: Act Up
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Episode Summary: Fog Hollow, one of Port Douglas' poorest neighborhoods, is in trouble since the power plant reopened. Austin is planning a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to raise awareness but Br...
Atomic Bonding Lesson Plan: Atom Touch
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In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 5-8, students play Atom Touch, a simulation that invites learners to explore principles of thermodynamics and molecular dynamics. Specifically, they gain a ha...
Molecule Arrangement Lesson Plan: Crystal Cave
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In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 5-8, students play Crystal Cave, a game that challenges them to arrange molecules of different shapes and properties into an ordered, stable configuration. Th...
Mission US: Up From the Dust Educator Guide
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Click to download the complete classroom guide for the Up From the Dust simulation provided courtesy of Mission US. Explore the Mission US for writing prompts, primary source documents, activities, an...
Syntax Lesson Plan — CodeCombat: Ogre Encounter
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This lesson plan, adaptable for grades 3-8, features the game CodeCombat: Ogre Encounter, in which players use computational thinking and computer programming to solve puzzles framed as mazes.
The...
Phonics Lesson Plan: Halfpipe Hoverball
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This lesson plan, adaptable for grades K-3, features a game that challenges students to identify and distinguish various phonics sounds in words. ...
New on GameUp: All About Bird Anatomy
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We are excited to present our newest game, All About Bird Anatomy, from our partner The Cornell Lab Bird Academy. In this game, students build a virtual bird from the inside out, discovering the name...
Applying the Law Lesson Plan: Your Bill of Rights Game
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In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 5-12, students play a game called Your Bill of Rights, in which they run a law firm specializing in cases pertaining to the Bill of Rights. They challenge is ...
Paths to Citizenship Lesson Plan: Immigration Nation Game
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This lesson plan, adaptable for grades 5-8, features a game called Immigration Nation. This game challenges students to use information they’re provided to determine whether newcomers to America are e...
Run a County Lesson Plan: Counties Work Game
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In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 5-12, students play a game called Counties Work, in which they play the role of county official, helping fellow citizens while managing taxes and local emerge...
