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links to simulations or games that enable active and experiential learning
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Adventist Robotics - First Lego League and First Tech Challenge Kindergarten-Grade 12FIRST LEGO League introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children ages 4-14 through fun, exciting hands-on learning, while FIRST Tech Challenge students (grades 7-12) learn to think like engineers. Teams design, build,... -
Quiz 28 - Online Adventist Belief Quizzes Grade 5-LifelongOnline, interactive 20 multiple-choice question quizes on all 28 Adventist beliefs. Mouse-driven, every user scores 100% on each subject as you are prompted to correct any wrong answers. You race the clock for best time. Bible references included to find answers... -
A Kid's Heart Christian Games & Resources Kindergarten-Grade 8Bible word puzzles, games, greeting cards, clip art, bookmarks and links to search engines and directories for Christian kids. Learn 4 Bible verses a month with online games and activities, jigsaw puzzles, printable sheets, coloring pages, writing exercises,... -
ABC Game of New Beginnings Classroom Management Plan Grade 1-Grade 6A classroom management plan that operates under the assumption that every day is a new beginning and a new opportunity for success. Attendance, Behavior, and Completion of work are the ABCs upon which this plan is based. -
Adventist Lego League Videos Grade 5-Grade 12Videos and photos reporting on the NAD Adventist Lego Leagues may be helpful in selling the value of this experiential, thematic, collaborative learning opportunity to parents and school board members. -
American History Alive! Kindergarten-Grade 12This article from the JAE special social studies, history, and geography issue suggests ideas for bringing American history to life. History classes should create memories, include both content and skills, help students discover unique perspectives on Adventism,... -
Celebremos Noviembre - Let's Celebrate November Kindergarten-Grade 8Special holidays celebrated in November are Thanksgiving and Veterans Day. A history of Thanksgiving, as well as Thanksgiving activities, crafts, games, recipes, songs, poems, and bulletin board ideas are included. Veterans Day background information and activities,... -
Character Building on the Oregon Trail Grade 4-Grade 8A description of the Oregon Trail Game in which a classroom was transformed into a replica of life on the Oregon Trail. Character development was an outcome of the game. Various aspects of how to conduct the game are described. -
Following in the Footsteps of the Pioneers Grade 5-Grade 6The author shares her experience of preparing 5th and 6th graders for an Adventist heritage themed Social Studies fair. -
Group Publishing Preschool-TertiaryGroup's mission is to encourage Christian growth in children, youth, and adults. Group offers books, curriculum, CDs, videos, and other resources for ministry with children, youth, adults, and families. Group's award-winning Bible curriculum is designed for... -
Hands-on Social Studies for the Multigrade Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 8This article from the JAE special social studies, history, and geography issue suggests steps and activities to help multigrade teachers organize their time and make social studies exciting for elementary students. Teachers should make a yearly plan and outline... -
Living in the State of Education Kindergarten-Grade 8This article describes how the grade 4-5 classroom at Portland Adventist Elementary School in Oregon was arranged to simulate a miniature state called the State of Education. -
Neighborhood: A Multicultural Simulation Kindergarten-Grade 8In this article, the authors provide an example of how a social studies interactive simulation can provide opportunities for pre-service teachers, master teachers, parents, and students to collaborate in teaching cooperative learning skills. A simulation allows... -
Out on a Lim Kindergarten-Grade 12Find resources for online teaching, technology column articles, and other teaching and learning resources from Janine Lim's personal webpage. -
Profile 1: Curriculum Innovation Kindergarten-LifelongThe classroom becomes a village at Paradise Adventist Academy. Students participate in an exciting simulation on what westward expansion was like during the year 1875. This activity includes a several-day long trip in a 19th Century wagon which students themselves... -
Putting Imagination Into Education - The Tools of Interactive Learning Grade 3-Grade 12While satellite communication, video feeds, and the World Wide Web cannot take the place of the teacher, these advancements in technology, when used effectively, inspire students and cultivate their imaginations, bringing subject material to life. Hadley provides... -
Robotics - Making an Impact Grade 3-Grade 12Presented by the PUC Office of Education (NAD), this PowerPoint shares data from ten years of FIRST® Lego League, Tech Challenge, and Robotics Competition participation. Positive results include an increase in school engagement of participants. In addition,... -
Science Curriculum Resources Grades 1 and 2 Grade 1-Grade 2A curriculum resource for NAD Science, grades 1 and 2, this package includes worksheets, games, manipulatives, copy masters, and picture posters suitable for bulletin boards and classroom presentations. Unit titles include The 5 Senses, What's My Name, Day's... -
Simulations – A Very Powerful Teaching Strategy Kindergarten-Grade 12Simulations are powerful tools you can use in the classroom. Students experience working collaboratively, role playing, sharing ideas, and creating exciting authentic situations. Students learn how to develop leadership responsibilities and use information... -
THAT'S LIFE! A Simulation about Money Kindergarten-Grade 8THAT'S LIFE! is a classroom simulation that teaches money sense, self-control, and financial & personal responsibility, including a component on partnership with God through faithful tithing and freewill offerings. -
The Use of Inexpensive Contests to Teach Science Principles Grade 1-Grade 8This 2006 NAD Teachers Convention session is on how "problem solving" activities set up as contests can engage student interest in science. Emphasis is not on the competitive nature of the contest but on the science principles that can be learned... -
To the Seafloor in a Cardboard Box! Teaching through Simulations Grade 7-Grade 12This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation shows that simulations are powerful teaching devices that can activate all learning domains and integrate content areas through very active learning. See the model, a simulation the author developed with his academy... -
Without Hands Kindergarten-Grade 6An active playground game that can be enjoyed by students during recess.