Educational Games Lesson Plans

Students discover the anatomy of a human body by dissecting a cow's eye.  In this animal dissection lesson, students identify the structure of an eyeball by cutting open a cow eye and observing the insides.  Students participate in an educational game dealing with cow functions.

Students take an educational game/quiz on using plain English. Students examine the three C's of reporting--clear, concise and correct. Students study the importance of using plain English in journalism.

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.

Students participate in a sponge relay race that offers a cool challenge and a fun way to teach math (measurement) skills. They measure the amount of water (in pints, cups, and/or ounces) they carry to the finish line.

Students keep track of the number of tosses it takes them to reach each base, and encourage team members and recognize their successes. They measure distances and figure averages and explore the physics of the Frisbee .

Fourth graders compare purchasing choices on items that he/she uses. They define comparison-shopping and terms associated with it: "brand name," "generic brand," "discount store," "thrift store."

Learners estimate expenses associated with moving and setting up a household. They identify responsibilities of a tenant and a landlord and set up a budget for maintaining a household that includes rent, utilities, and living expenses.

Students identify the costs associated with owning and operating a motor vehicle. They research car-buying and car maintenance expenses. They identify factors to consider when shopping for a car loan and car insurance.

Students study various aspects of marketing, advertising and consumer privacy and thier relationship to financial problems. They identify ways to protect themselves financially and develop strategies for consumer complaints.

Students examine the factors that impact decision making and describe the steps in a decision making process. They include analysis of financial decisions, economic conditions and risks.