Use online websites to create three different comics. Comics must use grade appropriate vocabulary words from specified word list.
Comic Fun
June 11th, 2009Fraction Munchers
July 6th, 2009Find equivalent fractions, compare fractions and build fraction expressions before being eaten by a Troggle. Note: an online version of this game is available at: http://www.virtualapple.org/fractionmunchersdisk.html
Game Tester
June 24th, 2009Help the wizard by testing out new games! Figure out how to play the game, record basic information about the game and make a recommendation to the wizard.
Global Warming Project
June 12th, 2009Develop an awareness about the global warming problem and create a poem that outlines steps to help save the environment.
Origami V1
June 25th, 2009Learn the ancient art of Japanese paper folding while at the same time learning some basic concepts of geometry. Projects range from easy to difficult.
Origami V2
May 9th, 2011Learn the ancient art of Japanese paper folding while at the same time learning some basic concepts of geometry. Projects range from easy to difficult.
Solar System Project
June 12th, 2009Create your own galaxy, identify planets and complete a solar system scavenger hunt. A fun way to learn about the solar system!
Tangrams
June 25th, 2009Complete a series of tangram puzzles. Tangrams are seven piece puzzles. Each piece is used to make a particular shape and in most cases must be arranged in a specific pattern in order to achieve the completion of a picture. The puzzles are online and take some real thinking to complete. After doing the puzzle online, make your own tangram puzzle pieces and design a puzzle for the wizard.
TUX Math Scrabble (2007)
June 12th, 2009Similiar to the Scrabble word game, only this game uses numbers to create math equations. Game can be adjusted for different grade levels (example: younger students can play with just addition and subtraction operations. ) Game is downloaded on the computer. Do a Google search for math scrabble to download.
TUX Math Scrabble 2/3
May 11th, 2011Similiar to the Scrabble word game, only this game uses numbers to create math equations. Game can be adjusted for different grade levels (example: younger students can play with just addition and subtraction operations. ) Game is downloaded on the computer. Do a Google search for math scrabble to download.
Widgets
June 25th, 2009Solve puzzles that require you to make machines using available pieces. Write about your experiences solving the widget puzzles. Finally, create your own widget contraption.
Word Games
June 20th, 2009Play web based games that reinforce knowledge of grammar, homophones, word roots, idioms and even Spanish words.