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New games from Learning Games Lab now on GameUp
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We're thrilled to welcome our newest partner to GameUp, New Mexico State University's Learning Games Lab. We have two fantastic free games from NMSU's Math Snacks to help you teach and reinforce math ...
Chain Game Language Arts Game
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Visit the lesson ideas page to find resources for Chain Game, a free online English language arts game....
Monster School Bus Math Game
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Visit the Lesson Ideas page to find resources for Monster School Bus, a free online math game....
Combining Numbers Lesson Plan: Monster School Bus Game
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In this combining numbers lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 1-5, students will use the fun Monster School Bus online math game to practice creating number combinations (such as whole numbers ...
BrainPOP Internet Safety Poster
Posted by Andrew Gardner on
Before you start your students on a web-based learning project, why not do a lesson on media literacy, internet safety, and digital citizenship? Generate ideas as a class about how to be safe and resp...
Using BrainPOP to Teach about the Flu
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Need to teach about the Flu? Experts say the flu epidemic is worse this winter than in recent years, and right now, the flu season is at its peak. You can use BrainPOP resources to help your students ...
Educational Games: 5 Ways to Structure Game Play
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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...
Using Graphic Organizers with Games
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Some students will prefer to figure out games in their heads, but others may need additional support. When introducing a game to your class, consider offering scratch paper or graphic organizers to he...
Setting Cooperative Gaming Expectations
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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...
Main Idea Lesson Plan: It’s a Real Life Skill!
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In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-8, students use BrainPOP Jr. and/or BrainPOP resources to explore main idea. Students will practice finding the main idea of popular movies, music ...
