Gaming Lesson Plans
Simple Machines: Preparing for Play
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Introduce the concept of simple machines using a classroom door! Students like to see how simple machines are a part of everyday life, and this is an easy way to illustrate that fact. Through the acti...
Track Game Progress with Graphs
Posted by SM Bruner on
If you’re using educational games over a period of time, ask your students to track game progress with graphs. Whenever a game is played, direct students to record their scores and a variable that s...
Number Jumble Math Game Lesson Plan: Multiples
Posted by SM Bruner on
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 2-5, students will use BrainPOP Jr. and BrainPOP resources (including an online math game) to practice multiplying whole numbers and/or decimals. Stu...
Fractions Lesson Plan: Treefrog Treasure
Posted by SM Bruner on
In this fractions lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 2-5, students will use BrainPOP resources and an online math game to explore fractions and match and/or compare fractional amounts....
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Lesson Plan: The Quandary Game
Posted by SM Bruner on
This problem-solving lesson plan, adaptable for grades 6-12, centers around an online gamed called Quandary that engages students in making ethical decisions about a society they are helping to s...
Simple Machines Lesson Plan: An Online Game and Learning Stations
Posted by SM Bruner on
In this simple machines lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-6, students use BrainPOP Jr. and BrainPOP resources (including an online science game) to explore a variety of simple machines. Stu...
Ayiti, a Classic Game from Global Kids, Comes to GameUp.
Posted by Andrew Gardner on
Ayiti is the latest addition to GameUp in conjunction with Global Kids! We’re really excited to share this unique game with you. Ayiti is a turn based, strategy game that challenges players to mana...
Presidential Powers and Responsibilities Lesson Plan: Executive Command Game
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In this Executive Command game lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 6-12, students use BrainPOP resources to explore presidential powers and responsibilities. Students will also apply knowledge ...
The Ayiti Game and The Effects of Poverty Lesson Plan
Posted by Andrew Gardner on
This lesson, appropriate for grades 6-12, will give students an opportunity to explore the effects of poverty and lack of education through an interactive game. Ayiti: The Cost of Life is a web-based,...
Contest – GameUp Lesson Plans
Posted by allisyn on
Have you checked out our new GameUp offerings? Game-based learning adds a new way to engage students, and we're so excited about the expanding collection of educational games here at BrainPOP!
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