Games Lesson Plans

From Factor Game to Math Games for Number Sense One Through Three, find teacher approved games lesson plans that inspire student learning.

[PDF] Factor Game

83 Views: 7th - 8th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students use a game setting to identify the properties of prime, composite, abundant, deficient and perfect numbers. Students first play the game against the teacher to learn the rules before breaking into groups of two or four to play on their own.

P.C. Games

35 Views: 6th - 12th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students share their opinions on violent computer games. After reading an article, they discover the controversy surrounding online games. As a class, they discuss the suitability of computer games and write their own letters to a developer of an online game that has been labeled controversial.

Carnival Game Probability

24 Views: 6th - 12th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students model a game of chance. They predict outcomes and examine how the probability of drawing a certain shape is related to the types of prizes awarded. In addition, they create a game of chance and analyze the results.

The Dracula Game

26 Views: 9th - 12th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students discuss ways in which the story "Dracula" can be viewed in terms of a board game. After discussion, groups create and illustrated game board, pieces, and written rules for their own version of The Dracula Game. Groups provide feedback for each other by helping test out their games. When project is complete, games are rotated around room for each group to play.

The Choking Game Informational Sheet

94 Views: 9th - 12th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students create an informational fact sheet that promotes the message of not playing the choking game and valuing one's life. They participate in a class discussion, and in small groups conduct Internet research and create and present an informational fact sheet.

Communicating about Mathematics Using Games

81 Views: 3rd - 5th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students play various online mathematical games to compare fractional parts of a whole, find equivalent fractions, and examine how fractions are related to a whole. They also view online video clips that demonstrate communication about mathematics among a teacher and her students.

Stop the Choking Game Part 2

17 Views: 7th - 8th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students evaluate information they have collected and determine what is the most effective in stopping the choking game from being used by students at their school. Using a KWL chart and a fact sheet, they create a bulletin board to be displayed at school.

[PDF] Gravity Games

80 Views: 8th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students participate in several game like activities. The first, Planetary Orbit Race," involves two students holding a 12 meter rope. One member remains in their spot while the other races around in a circle. The rope represents gravity, the runner is a planet. The second activity, "Comet Time Trials," simulates a comets' orbit about the sun, and the third, "Weightless Ball," they simulate anti-gravity by keeping a beach ball aloft.

Beyond Black and White

69 Views: 6th - 12th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students critically examine the portrayal of minorities in video games and other forms of entertainment and assess the role of racial stereotyping. They keep a log of media minority portrayals and respond to their findings.

Math Games for Number Sense One Through Three New

90 Views: Kindergarten - 3rd Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students use manipulatives to play math games. In this number sense lesson, students participate in counting, matching, and adding games. Students understand the directions for each game.