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Refraction Game Teaching Strategies
Posted by Dana Burnell on
The Refraction game teaches fractions by adopting three models: laser width (continuous), flow frequency (discrete), and lasers colored by denominator.
In later stages of the game, students...
Newest Lesson Plans + Materials
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We have dozens of graphic organizers, hundreds of lesson plans, and fun BrainPOP branded printables, like classroom posters, clipart, worksheets and more!
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BrainPOP receives KAPi award
Posted by Andrew Gardner on
Every January, the big players in the consumer electronics industry gather in Las Vegas to share the newest innovations and developments. From collossal TVs to networked "smart" home appliances this y...
Guest Blogger Angela Kiser: Self-paced Learning with BrainPOP
Posted by cemignano on
Check out this blog post on Self-paced Learning with BrainPOP!
Angela Nixon Kiser is a National Board Certified Teacher who works tirelessly to provide interactive and meaningful learning in a tech...
Using Games in Learning Centers
Posted by SM Bruner on
Using games in learning centers not only helps your students learn; it can help you better assess their learning! GameUp and GameUp Jr. work exceptionally well as work station or learning center activ...
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 sho...
Games As Homework
Posted by SM Bruner on
Have students use GameUp games as homework wherever they can access a computer with Internet access! You can give students a special goal to reach, or even offer them extra credit if they show you a s...
Educational Games: 5 Ways to Structure Game Play
Posted by SM Bruner on
There are lots of different ways you can have students explore online educational games. Here are five general approaches we can recommend to structure game play:
Whole Class Game Play: Project the g...
Setting Cooperative Gaming Expectations
Posted by SM Bruner on
If you are allowing students to cooperatively play an educational game, make sure you go over expectations for being a good cooperative gaming partner. Explain what it looks like and sounds like to wo...
Setting the Stage for Game Play
Posted by SM Bruner on
Coaches know the importance of a good pre-game talk, and so should you. What you say to learners can help them immensely as they begin to learn through game play. Here are some examples:
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