"Digging Up Greece" (a multi-level board game) Purpose of game: To teach (or review) the history and geography of ancient Greece. NOTE: This game is multilevel so it can be played by players of diverse ages, abilities and knowledge levels! Description of game: The board is a large map of Greece (6 pages taped together!). The...
Chinese Paper Lantern Project Purpose of activity: To appreciate one of the traditional crafts of China Target age group: Any age Description of activity: Make a better-than-average Chinese lantern. (I looked at lots helpful suggestions online for making paper lanterns with kids, declared them all wimpy, then made my own design.) Hopefully the finished product will be...
China Map Project Purpose of activity: An introduction to the geography of China Target age group: Ages 9-13, but can be used with younger if they have help. Description of activity: There are two layers. The bottom is a colored map with cities and geographical site labeled. The top layer is a clear transparency with the...
Ancient Chinese History Song Click here for the sound track. Click here for a "karaoke" version of the sound track (no vocals) Chorus: China, O China, dragons guard your ancient cities, Middle Kingdom ruled by emperors and dynasties. ----------------------------------------------------- At the time of Abraham, Xia people ruled the...
Physics Labs I've Written I wrote these labs to use with my own weekly science classes for homeschoolers. I don't have time to write a whole curriculum at this point, just a few basic labs. The downloads below include both text and activities. Just start reading and then follow the activity...
Purpose of activity: To learn how combustion of fuel and air is used to power a piston in a combustion engine. TO SEE HOW THE PROJECT WORKS, HERE IS AN ANIMATION ONE OF MY STUDENTS DID: https://youtu.be/y4CPzM6A1wE Target age group: ages 9-14 Description of activity: This is a cut-and-assemble project where students make a paper...
Organic Molecules Card Game Purpose of game: To reinforce the concept of how atoms combine with carbon to make organic molecules, with special attention to how many bonds each type of atom can make (carbon can make four, hydrogen only one, etc.) Target age group: ages 9 and up (you could even use it...
Periodic Table pillowcase pattern Purpose of activity: Yet another way to "play" with the Periodic Table and become even more familiar with it! Target age group: any Description of activity: Use a pattern inside the pillowcase so you don't have to draw the boxes from scratch. You don't have to worry about getting your lines straight. Use...
"Element Connections" Purpose of game: To review information about the Periodic Table and the elements. This is best done as a review game at the end of a unit, when you have already taught about atomic numbers and weights, family groups on the Table (alkali metals, transition metals, etc.), and some basic...
Purpose of game: To become familiar with the chemical elements (names, symbols, what they are used for) Target age group: Ages 8-14 Description: There is one card for every element on the Periodic Table. The card gives basic information about the element, including what it is used for. Each player is dealt a hand of...
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