Gaming_in_education

Middle to High School Students. The player must construct a bridge based on sound design with in a budget.

Mexican diplomat and military officer. Writer of comprehensive report in 1834 about the various departments of Texas.

Excellent for doing research on concepts related to history of mathematics. diff=3, gl=M,Ev=3,f3

Link to many games about social change. All appear to be free.

Links to a multitude of games on social change.

A video game for young people with cancer. They choose tools and battle unhealthy cells. Downloadable, in English, Spanish, and French.

This is a 14+ game for use in teaching and understanding addiction, useful in health and psychology education. It's in English and free to download (PC only) From the site: Akrasia is a single-player game that challenges game conventions and is intended to make the player think and reflect. It is based on the abstract concept of addiction, which is expressed metaphorically throughout the game.

Useful ages 11+ this free, online simulation game allows learners to play the role of an "Oiligarch" an oil baron, building profits but also causing environmental and economic problems. It is useful for natural sciences, social sciences, environmental science, and economics courses.

This is a fantastic web-based game for ages 11+ to understand urban planning, neighborhood dynamics, and diversity. Players are one of 12 characters in Boston's Chinatown, navigating the city and trying to find a place to live, a livelihood, recreation, and cultural expression. The game helps learners develop a broader view of all the factors that form community and how different communities interact with each other and larger social forces. From the website: "Participatory Chinatown is a 3-D immersive game designed to be part of the master planning process for Boston's Chinatown. You assume the role of one of 15 virtual residents and you work to complete their assigned quest - finding a job, housing, or place to socialize. But look out! Sometimes language skills, income level, or other circumstances can make your task more challenging. Whatever your experience, you'll then be tasked with considering the future of the neighborhood by walking through and commenting on proposed development sites. Every one of your comments and decisions will be shared with real life decision-makers. "

I got lost in Boston's Chinatown one time.

This an interactive crossword puzzle about outer space, specifically stars and planets.

This is the main site where I pulled the crossword puzzle game from, it has games for K-6 students.

Although not a free site, Zoodles has a great deal of interactive games for the various primary school age subjects. My 10-year-old enjoyed the free trial so we're considering purchasing a membership for 1 year. Subjects include reading, math, science, and writing.

Here is another site dedicated to understanding and solving math problems. What's interesting about this site is that English and Science are incorporated as well. It's a known fact that these 3 subjects are dependent upon one another and understanding these subjects (as a whole) is essential. This site is geared for the primary grades.

A site featuring dozens of games with social impact. Organized well by grade level.

This website allows you to enter vocabulary words and be able to practice the words by clicking on two options, say word or use in a sentence. Once you have learned the word you are able to test as well as play games.

According to the website Chatzy is a good alterantive to facebook, skype, etc... You are allowed to start a quick private chat room that only allows people you invite to participate. The great thing about this is that it is free.

This website allows you to enter phrases which inturn associates the words to images. Students will be able to enter any phrase they want or they may visit the archive. This is fun and interative tool that can be used to enhance vocabulary words or as you see fit.

Not really gaming per se - but I like Fringe!!

Games kids in grade pre-k through adult can play. However, most are geared toward elementary grades. It also has activity pages that can be printed for use in the classroom. d_3, gl_E, ev_4, y_f2