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Circuit Game
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In this activity, learners build a game that tests their steadiness. Learners construct the game board by setting up an electrical circuit and a wand.
Fill It Up
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Players take turns adding shapes made of three squares to a grid. They try to fit their shapes on the grid in a way that blocks the other player.
I Spy Shapes
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The learner will ask yes-no questions to identify a secret shape (similar to Twenty Questions). Build understanding of shapes and logic skills with this game for all ages.
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.
Dots to Squares
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As learners play this strategy game, they develop understanding of squares, area, and perimeter. On each turn, a player draws a line between two dots next to each other on the grid.
Guess My Number
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In this game, learners experience how computers divide a big problem into many smaller ones and how they use binary "yes"/"no" questions.
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).
Up and Down Donkey
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In this game, learners build up six stacks of cards in the middle of the table, face up, in order from 1 at the bottom to 20 on the top. The first player to get rid of all his cards is the winner.
In the Middle
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In this game-like activity (5th activity on the page), learners explore their auditory acuity as well as the importance of having two ears.
Slap Shot
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How quick are your reflexes? In this online game, you are a hockey goalie defending quick slap shots. Learn about reaction time, muscle memory, and reflexes.
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.
Synaptic Tag
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In this outdoor activity, learners review the parts of the synapse and their functions by playing a game.
Cup Sailing Game
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In this online Flash game, learners will captain a sailing challenge, adjusting boat direction and sails, seeking the way to take greatest advantage of varying wind speeds and directions to catch the
Whose Fault Is It?
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In this seismic simulation, learners play a "who-dunnit" game to explore earthquakes.
¡La colocación de seis tarjetas!
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En esta tira cómica, Cientina le enseña a Mateo un truco de lógica nuevo con seis tarjetas.
Mystery Noises
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In this game (4th activity on the page) about hearing, learners test their ability to identify various sounds without looking.
Get-Moving Game
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In this invention challenge activity, learners create an indoor game for one or two people that gets you moving.
Extinct!: Are You Smarter than a Plant?
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In this online activity, learners find out whether they are smart enough to survive as a plant.