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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.

This activity introduces the idea that computer scientists measure information by how "surprising" a message is.

In this math game, learners try to earn the most points by winning stacks of four dice. Learners practice number recognition and addition skills.

In this sorting activity, learners play a game in which they try to identify the largest number of differences between two objects.

In this seismic simulation, learners play a "who-dunnit" game to explore earthquakes.

In this math activity, learners play a game in which every roll can earn you counters, but if you roll the wrong number (6), you have to put everything back.

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".

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.

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.

In this activity, reuse two-liter bottles to create bowling pins. Learners practice math skills and develop a concept of verifying answers, while bowling and keeping score.

In this math lesson, learners play a game to identify the properties of prime, composite, abundant, deficient and perfect numbers.

Build your own version of a favorite carnival game, in which a marble races down a maze consisting of rows of nails.

Using paper, paper clips, an index card, and tape, teams of learners design flying devices to (1) stay in the air as long as possible and (2) land as close as possible to a given target.

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.

In this math activity, learners play a number game to explore the relationships between numbers, combinations, and the concept of equivalency.

In this math activity, learners make a set of fraction cards to play a game that will help relieve their fraction frustrations.

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.

In this simulation activity, learners will raise a pack of wolves under ten different conditions: without human interference and with human interference.

In this activity, learners compete to be the first to win twenty counting pieces. First, learners draw patterns on only one side of four craft sticks.

In this math activity, learners play two versions of a card game and decide what makes a game fair. Learners also practice addition and subtraction skills.