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This activity explores the main algorithms that are used as the basis for searching on computers, using different variations on the game of battleships.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this puzzle, learners investigate the decisions involved in linking a network between houses in a muddy city.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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This activity about cryptographic techniques illustrates a situation where information is shared, and yet none of it is revealed.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 11 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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This activity lets learners participate in the process of reconstructing a phylogenetic tree and introduces them to several core bioinformatics concepts, particularly in relation to evolution.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this math lesson, learners use simple addition facts to compute values (in dollars and cents) for their names.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 8 45 to 60 minutes
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In this technology activity, learners explore digital imaging and pixels. Learners "transmit" an image to a partner by creating an image on grid paper.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners make their own binary code bracelets by translating their initials into 0s and 1s represented by beads of 2 different colors.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this number puzzle/trick, learner #1 thinks of a number between 1 and 63. Learner #2 shows learner #1 six cards and asks them whether the cards contain their number.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 14 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this math activity (Page 17 of the Play Ball! PDF), learners play a game of "baseball" and analyze the results of the game.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes