Games and Simulations Presented by: Mercedes Baldwin, Dara Creel, Jessica Edmondson, and Ashley Tuttle

Binky’s Facts and Opinions URL: http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/factsopinions/factsopinions.html Grade Level: k-1 Subject Area(s): Language Arts Correlation with Georgia Performance Standards: ELAKR6 The student gains meaning from orally presented text. The student d. Begins to distinguish fact from fiction in a read-aloud text. ELA1R6 The student uses a variety of strategies to understand and gain meaning from grade level text. The student e. Distinguishes fact from fiction in a text. Correlation with ISET NETS for Students: 6.Technology Operations and Concepts a. understand and use technology systems.

Trade Ruler URL:http://nobelprize.org/educational_games/ Grade Level: 5th grade Subject: Social Studies GPS: SS5E1 The student will use the basic economic concepts of trade, opportunity cost, specialization, voluntary exchange, productivity, and price incentives to illustrate historical events. e. Describe how trade promotes economic activity (such as trade activities today under NAFTA). ISET NETS: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.

Geospy- States & Provinces http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Games/GeographyGames/Geospy Grade Level: 3rd grade-5h grade Subject Area(s): Social Studies SS3G1 The student will locate major topographical features of the United States of America. a. Identify major rivers of the United States of America: Mississippi, Ohio, Rio Grande, Colorado, Hudson. b. Identify major mountain ranges of the United States of America: Appalachian, Rocky. SS4G1 The student will be able to locate important physical and man-made features in the United States. a. Locate major physical features of the United States; include the Atlantic Coastal Plain, Great Plains, Continental Divide, the Great Basin, Death Valley, Gulf of Mexico, St.Lawrence River, and the Great Lakes. b. Locate major man-made features; include New York City, NY; Boston, MA;Philadelphia, PA; and the Erie Canal.

SS5G1 The student will locate important places in the United States. a. Locate important physical features; include the Grand Canyon, Salton Sea, Great Salt Lake, and the Mojave Desert. b. Locate important man-made places; include the Chisholm Trail; Pittsburgh, PA, Gettysburg, PA; Kitty Hawk, NC; Pearl Harbor, HI; and Montgomery, AL. ISTE NETS 1. Creativity and Innovation c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues. 5. Digital Citizenship b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. 6. Technology Operations and Concepts b. select and use applications effectively and productively. d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

Cat-Man-Dog URL: http://www.desq.co.uk/sections/play/game_6.aspx#game Grade Level: Kindergarten Subject Area: English/Language Arts Correlation with Georgia Performance Standards: ELAKR3: The student demonstrates the relationship between letters and letter combinations of written words and the sounds of spoken words. d. blends individual sounds to read one syllable- decodable words Correlation with ISET NETS for Students: 6. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. a. understand and use technology systems