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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.

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.

Whose Fault Is It?
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In this seismic simulation, learners play a "who-dunnit" game to explore earthquakes.
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
Pass or Roll!
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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.

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.

Strike 'em Down & Add 'em Up!
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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.

Number Systems and Number Theory: Factor Game
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In this math lesson, learners play a game to identify the properties of prime, composite, abundant, deficient and perfect numbers.

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.

Paper Drop Design Competition
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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.

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.