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Battleships: Searching Algorithms
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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.
Twenty Guesses: Information Theory
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This activity introduces the idea that computer scientists measure information by how "surprising" a message is.
Stacking Dice
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In this math game, learners try to earn the most points by winning stacks of four dice. Learners practice number recognition and addition skills.
Underwater ROV
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In this online Flash game, learners will explore a coral reef using an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV).
What's the Difference?
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In this sorting activity, learners play a game in which they try to identify the largest number of differences between two objects.
Spin to Win!
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In this math activity, learners play a probability game and try to be the first to get to the end of the game board path .This activity guide contains a material list, black line masters for the game
CyberOlympic Card Game
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In this Cyberchase activity, learners use numbers to create CyberOlympic teams with the fastest times.
Calendarios para cualquier año
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Este Web site contiene links a 12 calendarios (12 meses). Cada mes contiene actividades sobre matemáticas.
Building Bingo
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In this on site "field trip" activity (located on pages 6-9 of PDF), learners get hands-on experience identifying building materials by playing "Building Bingo".
Life in a Nutshell
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In this multi-faceted game (on pages 25-35), learners recreate what happens to creatures in the Brazilian rain forest as they grow from egg to adult—especially those that use fallen, empty Brazil nut
Odd Man Out
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In this math game (Page 14 of the Are You Game? PDF), learners determine the probability of getting an even versus an odd product using the numbers on a regular deck of cards.
How Many In a Minute
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In this activity, learners will keep track of how much they can do in one minute. Instructors can pick something everyone will do for a minute, such as jumping up and down or drawing stars.
Marble Drop Game
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Build your own version of a favorite carnival game, in which a marble races down a maze consisting of rows of nails.
Treasure Hunters
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Learners use their opponent's clues and a compass rose to find the hidden treasure on a map. Learners use problem solving and coordinate grid skills as they hunt for treasure.
Race to the Top
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In this math game (Page 6 of the Are You Game? PDF), learners examine the probability of rolling sums from 0 to 12 with two dice. The first player to reach the finish line is the winner.
I Don't Think So!
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In this math activity, learners explore probability as they play a game. Learners will categorize everyday events as either impossible, possible or certain.
Hidden Rainbow
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In this math puzzle, one player hides a rainbow of four colors while another player tries to guess the hidden rainbow colors in the correct order.
Tree Tally
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In this outdoor activity and fun race, learners first find the most common type of tree in a forest site.
Katta Villayatu
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In this activity, learners play a game from India similar to Tic-Tac-Toe. Players take turns placing coins on the game board and sliding the coins along the spaces.
Pocket Change: Math and Coin Toss
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In this activity, learners will play a coin toss game where the highest total wins. Combine coin recognition, addition, and probability with a game learners can play on their own.