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In this math lesson, learners count and compare amounts of money less than or equal to one dollar.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 8 1 to 2 hours
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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 activity, learners create a mind and math puzzle that requires a three-dimensional solution.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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This activity introduces the idea that computer scientists measure information by how "surprising" a message is.

free Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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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.

free Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this math activity, learners play a game similar to 20 Questions, in which learners must identify a secret number drawn from a bag.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 8 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners build and play three math games. In the first game, called "Switcheroo," learners place marbles in holes 1 through 4 and 7 through 10.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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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 game, learners toss plastic cups to land just right and collect points to win.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 8 10 to 30 minutes
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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.

free Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this Cyberchase activity, learners play a simple game using 15 paper dragons (or any 15 objects). One of the 15 dragons is red. Learners try to make their opponent take the red piece.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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Combine la lógica y los números en este juego para todas las edades.

free Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners construct three math puzzles out of simple materials like wood, string, and Styrofoam.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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Combine logic and numbers in this game for all ages. Players start with a 10x10 grid of the numbers 1 to 100. One person chooses a secret number and announces the range in which it falls.

free Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners follow clues to find five puzzle pieces, then assemble them. This activity works well with a whole group, individuals, or families.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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This activity puts a mathematical twist on the familiar “guessing jar.” No guesses allowed, estimates only.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, the learner asks yes-no questions to identify a secret object (similar to Twenty Questions). This game is easy to adapt for different ages and different kinds of contexts.

free Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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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.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners play a game similar to Tic-Tac-Toe. In this version, learners try NOT to get three-in-a-row. The player who gets three-in-a-row first loses!

free Ages 6 - 11 Under 5 minutes
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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.

free Ages 6 - 11 5 to 10 minutes