Technology Games
Internet Searches Lesson Plan: Search Shark Game
Posted by SM Bruner on
In this internet searches lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 3-8, students use BrainPOP resources (including a free online game) to practice identifying keywords that result in relevant informa...
New on GameUp — CodeCombat: Ogre Encounter
Posted by jglassman on
Our newest game--CodeCombat: Ogre Encounter from our partner Code Combat--is now live on GameUp! Students have their first experience with typed programming, pitting them in battles against ogres and...
CodeCombat: Ogre Encounter – Level 4 Tutorial
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This video tutorial of the game CodeCombat: Ogre Encounter guides students through Level 4: True Names....
CodeCombat: Ogre Encounter – Level 3 Tutorial
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This video tutorial of the game CodeCombat: Ogre Encounter guides students through Level 3: Shadow Guard....
CodeCombat: Ogre Encounter – Level 2 Tutorial
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This video tutorial of the game CodeCombat: Ogre Encounter guides students through Level 2: Gems in the Deep....
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.
Th...
CodeCombat: Ogre Encounter Quick Start Guide
Posted by jglassman on
CodeCombat: Ogre Encounter has four levels. The first three invite students to practice typing code to move the hero through each level. The fourth level introduces ogres that the student must target ...
Celebrate Presidents’ Day All Week BrainPOP Style!
Posted by jglassman on
Celebrate Presidents' Day all month long with BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr movies and games!
Presidential Movies
The U.S. Presidents unit on BrainPOP features presidents ranging from Washington to ...
10 Ways Game-Based Learning Can Enhance Your Curriculum
Posted by SM Bruner on
Have you been wanting to try out game-based learning in your classroom? Here are ten ways games can enhance your curriculum and help students meet standards:
1. Make repetition more engaging (and e...
Helping to Build a “Nation of Makers”
Posted by Traci K. on
We’re so proud to announce our involvement with the National Week of Making, celebrating the builders, creators, designers, and problem solvers among us! Running today through June 18th, the Nationa...
