Genotype did a great job incorporating many of the aspects of the science of Mendelian genetics. By modifying the Punnett squares you affect the available Phenotypes, which can help you validate your Pea Plants for points.
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It’s been a long time since we talked about US history and gameschooling. Now let’s talk about games that are newer, and games that are less US-centric.
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Andrew & Anitra are programmers by training. Can we tease apart some of the skills that build a programming mindset, and hone them through games?
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In Watergate, one player is a Newspaper Editor & one the Nixon Administration. Who can secure or hide the evidence? A thrilling race begins!
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Monster Bash is a fun game with a little bit of math and one mean twist. Best for kids to play together.
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We continue our gameschooling series by interviewing the student himself, our son Asher. 249 Fact – “Lot No. 249” is a Gothic horror short story by Arthur Conan Doyle. Read it here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/Lot_No._249 Sponsor message: If you want to talk to First Move about other habits you can build to take that next step toward your goals, go to firstmovefinancial.com/familygamers to schedule a call. What
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Have you heard of gameschooling? We revisit what worked for us this year, incorporating games into our homeschooling.
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The 3 Rs (Reading, wRiting, and aRithmetic) are a huge part of elementary school, even at older ages. Can games make these “boring” subjects more fun?
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Science isn’t the only place that games can help! Our social studies curriculum this year was US history and geography, with a concentration on local Massachusetts history, culture, and geography. Could we use games to reinforce these lessons too?
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Last week, I explained why we are using games to supplement our first year of homeschooling. We had the most success adding games to our studies in science.
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A lot of parents are re-evaluating school choices now, like I did. What does it look like to jump into homeschooling with an older child? Games can help.. but could we strike a balance that allowed for a lot of fun but didn’t get in the way of learning?
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This week, we’re talking to Kathleen Mercury, a middle school teacher who teaches game design(among other things).
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Save the tigers and the sea otters in Endangered, a cooperative game for up to 5 players. Slow habitat destruction, encourage wild animal breeding, and sway ambassadors to vote for your cause.
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