McMaster University
Mc Master University: A Survey of Mr. Hobbes His Leviathan
This site contains a paper, "A Survey of Mr. Hobbes His Leviathan" by Edward, Earl of Clarendon, written on Hobbes's "Leviathan" and game theory. After a lengthy and unreadable introduction, the author surveys Hobbes's work by chapter.
Quia
Quia: Top 20 Activities in Music
Play some music games covering various musical topics. These games and activities are all designed by teachers and are shared on the Quia website.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Intro to the Concept of Probability
The Shodor Education Foundation provides this lesson plan to introduce students to the concepts of probability. Students learn about the definition of, outcomes in, and calculations of experimental probability. Students use an...
San Diego State University
Ritardondo
Played in the style of "UNO," this music card game is suitable for students in their second year of music theory for piano. The game's purpose is to identify musical key signatures and their respective primary chords and will be able to...
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Fire and Spice
A game of missing match-ups is similar to the way different molecules align to ignite olfactory nerves. Gain insight into the theory of odor.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Hubble Site: Way Out!
Can you help a cow plot a path out of the Milky Way? This hilarious space game is for all ages and is offered by HubbleSite. Users may pick their level of expertise and can choose from novice, pretty smart about space, or an astrobrainiac.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Physics to Go: Explore Physics on Your Own
Contains a full physics curriculum with links to games, webcasts, and activities. By creating a free account, students and teachers can create their own personal collection of resources.
National Center for Families Learning
Ncfl: Wonderopolis: Wonder of the Day #1324: What Happened to the Lost Colony?
A video and article about the Lost Colony of Roanoke. Has an audio feature that highlights text as the article is read aloud. As well, individual highlighted words link to pop-up definitions and are used in a word definition game. [1:59]
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: John Von Neumann
This University of St. Andrews site describes von Neumann's childhood through his death. Excerpts from articles on his life are stated here.
Other
Brilliant.org: Markov Chains
An explanation of Markov Chains with examples, graphs, and diagrams throughout the process.
Mathigon
Mathigon: Graphs and Networks: Map Colouring
This lesson focuses on map coloring and the problem of proving that 4 colors would work for all maps. Francis Guthrie had to color a map of counties in England. He observed that four colors seemed to suffice for any map he tried, but he...
Cut the Knot
Cut the Knot!: Interactive Mathematics: Geometry Articles, Theorems, Problems
Contains over five hundred Geometry articles, problems, puzzles, and games. Some sites relating to circles are provided within this list.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Week and Weekends
Learn about the origins of a week in this integrated lesson. This lesson explores scientific theories and mathematical facts that are the basis for the time period that we call a week. Included in this lesson are two related, interactive...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Probability and Statistics
Mini lessons are provided for learning concepts in the world of probability and statistics. Topics include counting and probability, permutations, combinations, independent and dependent events, and distributions. Links to online...
Other
Finite Geometry Notes: Diamond 16 Symmetry Puzzle
At this site see if you can solve the "Diamond 16" puzzle. Change the patterns to create ordinary or color exchange symmetry. This is just one of several challenging puzzles at this site. Links to similar puzzles and games.
Quia
Quia: Nature of Science Scientific Method Concentration
Play a game of concentration by matching terms used in the scientific method to their proper description.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Have Your Cake and Eat It Too
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson has students think about fair way to divide a quantity into even parts. Different algorithms are presented, including "I cut, you choose," and students are to choose which...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Our Dynamic Planet
Learn about the theory of Plate Tectonics with this site that links to a site to order a CD-ROM that contains tools for learners to investigate the theory. On the CD-ROM is included virtual plate tectonics lecture, animations,...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: Felix the Cat
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
Curated OER
University of St. Andrews: John Von Neumann
The University of St. Andrews provides a biography on John von Neumann. Learn about his contributions to game theory and computer science.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Teachers Lounge
Although this is considered a teachers lounge, it has many activities for students too. Teachers will love this because there are many lesson plans as well as other activities to do with their students.
PBS
Pbs: A Science Odyssey: People and Discoveries: Albert Einstein
Brief biography of Albert Einstein, with a link to an interactive learning game that asks players to associate Einstein, Newton, and Bohr with the theories they are famous for having articulated.
BioMan Biology
Bio Man Biology: Angry Aliens: Evolution
Teach aliens about evolution as you play this game, and review your own understanding in the process. Topics covered include evolutionary mechanisms, evidence of evolution, natural selection, reproductive isolation, population genetics,...
University at Buffalo
University of New York: David Harold Blackwell
Called by many the greatest African American mathematician, David Blackwell has won many awards in his field. This site from the University of New York at Buffalo provides a thorough biography of his life and work.