Curated OER
Footbag - Lesson 5 - Tricks
Footbag is a fun activity that takes only one tiny piece of equipment and very little space. It takes a bit of practice to get good. After teaching some basic skills in the previous lessons, this one focuses on tricks. There are some...
Curated OER
Footbag - Daily Lesson Plans
This page is a list of the five lessons in this unit on footbag, aka hacky sack. There are links to each instructional activity and to all the other components of the unit. It includes a block plan, instant activities for warm-ups,...
Curated OER
Boat Safety and Water Sports - Lesson 19 - Wake Board Tricks
Wake board tricks, like the tantrum, whirlybird, and the flip, are pretty advanced tricks to learn. This fun lesson describes how to perform each of these tricks. It takes a lot of practice, along with a lot of spills and tumbles, to be...
Curated OER
Phone Number Trick
In this algebra activity, students perform a number of tricks, 9 to be exact, to figure out what someones phone number was. There are 9 different steps to be done.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Tricks for Treats: How Long Does It Take to Train Your Pet?
Have you ever been to an animal show and seen a sea lion balance a ball on his nose, or a tiger jump through a hoop? Or maybe you've met dogs who can sit, fetch, shake, or beg on command. The range of tricks that you can teach animals is...
Math2
Math2: Multiplication Table
This site contains links to games, tricks, and tips for learning multiplication facts. Spanish version can be found on the homepage.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Houdini
Use this site to explore the world of one of the greatest escape artists of all time. Houdini, a legend in his own right. Explore special features, timelines, and a fascinating gallery.
Other
Computer Science for Fun: Mathemagic: The Magic of Computer Science
The CS4FN magic collection are easy mathematical card tricks with a twist, where every trick comes with a link to some computer science concept.