May
23
Site: Interactive Learning Games
This week’s site hits on all the subject areas with some interactive flash/shockwave games. The above link will take you to the interactive site for third-sixth grade (there are links for activities for younger and older students at the bottom of the page). The one I got stuck on had you trying to bounce a ball into a cup, redirecting with various springs, blocks, and other tools. It is part of the Utah Education Network, a nice resource for teachers overall.
While the games themselves are fun (and educational, to a point), a couple extensions come to mind to really prop up the learning power of these activities. One, using the games up on an interactive whiteboard with the whole class (having students doing the work on the board) could provide good opportunity for class discussion on the learning points of each activity. Alternatively, having students do the activities in pairs and then blogging about their ideas, process, and solution will get them reflecting on what they did. If you have any other suggestions, they are always welcome. Enjoy the site. Learn well!
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Fun! Thanks for link.
I like the conversation this site has with the relationship between learning and play. That could be another good basis for class discussion as well.