Gaming
Teach Coding with Robot Turtles!
Posted by Andrew Gardner on
BrainPOP is known for digital animations and games, but we invited guest blogger Charlotte Fixler to share about a fantastic non-digital board game that teaches principles of coding entitled Robot Tur...
New on GameUp: Go Vector Go Science Game
Posted by SM Bruner on
We know there are a lot of incredible games coming out of university design programs. We are so excited to welcome UCLA CREEST onboard as a new GameUp partner with the science game Go Vector Go!
In...
STEAM Video Game Design: Tales From Students in the Field!
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Peek into a STEAM video game design lab with POPstar David Conover and some of his Pflugerville, TX students. They’ll share their unique experiences developing a “Circuit of Sustainability” and collab...
The Sortify Game: A New Experiment in Playful Assessment
Posted by SM Bruner on
Sortify is a brand new offering from BrainPOP's GameUp that's designed to be used as a playful assessment. It’s an open-ended tool that is flexible enough to work for all grade levels (K-12) and many ...
What Video Games Can Teach Educators
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Last week, guest blogger Caryn Swark shared her tips and tricks for game design in the classroom. Now, she's taken to her own blog to explore the benefits of video games for educators. With an interes...
New on GameUp: Multiplication Blocks
Posted by SM Bruner on
If you've ever played Addition Blocks, you know how fun (and addictive!) it can be to practice adding numbers through a well-designed game. BrainPOP is excited to announce we have a fantastic new offe...
Guest Blogger Caryn Swark Shares Tips and Tricks for Game Design in the Classroom
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Most games – card, board, or video – require students to think, solve problems, create, and adapt. But why not go a step beyond playing games and have students actually create games? Game design requi...
Virtual Labs: pH Scale and Meter Calibration Lesson Plan
Posted by SM Bruner on
This lesson plan accompanies Virtual Labs: pH Scale and Meter Calibration, which is adaptable for grades 6-12. This interactive lab challenges students to test the pH of common liquids and learn how a...
Math Game Teacher Resources and Assessment Strategies for Employee Lounge
Posted by Andrew Gardner on
The screencast outlines teacher resources and assessment strategies for using the “Lure of the Labyrinth Employee Lounge” math game on BrainPOP’s GameUp. How are you using this game for assessment? L...
Do I Have a Right? A New Constitutional Law Game
Posted by SM Bruner on
In one of GameUp's latest additions, students will have the chance to explore amendments and constitutional law. Do I Have A Right? is a constitutional law game which allows players to work at a virtu...
