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A&E Television

History.com: The Nfl's First Playoff Game Was Played Indoors in a Hockey Arena

For Students 9th - 10th
On December 18, 1932, with waist-deep snow and frigid weather plaguing Chicago, the Bears moved their NFL championship game against the Portsmouth (Ohio) Spartans from Wrigley Field to the indoor arena of the city's NHL team. The...
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: 7 of the Most Memorable World Series in Baseball History

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1956, the New York Yankees' Don Larsen, an 'imperfect man,' pitched a perfect game -- the only one in World Series history. Major League Baseball history is filled with memorable World Series, from the first in 1903 to the 21st...
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: 8 Memorable Protests by American Athletes

For Students 9th - 10th
Stars Bill Russell, Muhammad Ali and Billie Jean King have used their platforms to seek change. Before a preseason game on September 1, 2016, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick knelt during the national anthem to call...
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Interactive
Math Slice

Math Slice: Math Memory Game

For Students 1st - 5th
You have just 10 seconds to memorize the 7 to 10 numbers that flash before you. If you correctly identify all numbers, then you're a winner. A fast paced, interactive game that requires good memory skills. Responses verified immediately.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Cave Game Subtraction

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
The purpose of this task is for students to practice creating and memorizing subtraction equations while focusing on missing addends. After modeling the activity with the whole class, this game would be perfect for centers and small groups.
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Interactive
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

Jefferson Lab: Element Matching Game

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this resource to practice memorizing the names for the chemical symbols. This interactive resource has a function that will check your answers.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Games Pelmathism, Multiplication

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Use this game to improve your quickness and memorization of multiplication facts. You can set the facts you want to practice on this game.
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Activity
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: A Word Game for Kids: The Setting Game for Kids

For Students K - 1st Standards
In this game, young writers are asked to describe a place with memorable details. The main focus is to describe a setting -- time and place. If they need help with ideas, they can click the when and where buttons until they have...
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Gollywhopper Game

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Improve students' reading fluency while providing fun and purposeful practice and performance through Reader's Theater Scripts. The focus is on reading the text with expressive voices and gestures - no memorization required! Have fun...
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Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: The Mysteries of Memory Memorization Techniques That Work

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Contains plans for four lessons that teach learners about memory and techniques to better remember information. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as...
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Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Brain Trainer

For Students 4th - 6th
Are you ready to train your brain? Brain Trainer is an engaging game to strengthen your brain by focusing on four categories: Memory, Reaction, Logic and Focus. Brain Trainer features a Daily Challenge that records your progress, as well...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: The Brain Game

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about short term memory, lobes of the brain, and memorization techniques. Take test using the skills taught in the lesson.
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Website
British Council

British Council: How to Memorise Anything

For Students 3rd - 6th
Do you have a good memory? Watch this video to find out how to improve your memory and then play a short game.
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Lesson Plan
Hopelink

Hopelink: Reading Lesson Idea: Personal Vocabulary Notebook

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This site has a simple but direct approach to building your vocabulary. Keeping a special notebook of new words can increase vocabulary, assist memorization, and encourage good study and organization skills. L.11-12. 6 Vocabulary
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Unit Plan
Free Reading

Free Reading: Word Form Recognition Activities

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
A wonderful site full of tips for teaching Word-form recognition activities. This site has a plethora of links that provide an excellent way to practice and memorize the essential skills of recognizing words without sounding out each...
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Interactive
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Math Trainer: Multiplication

For Students 2nd - 8th
Train your brain with a timed multiplication workout. Great tool to help you memorize your multiplication facts.
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Interactive
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Flip Flop

For Students 1st - 5th
Use this game to improve your quickness and memorization of addition facts. You can set the facts you want to practice on this game. Just follow the instructions below it!
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PPT
The Washington Post

Kids Post: Fifty Years of Super Bowls Have Led to Some Super Moments

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Super Bowl Sundays provide many memorable plays and celebrations of football's biggest game. View a slideshow of some of the best moments so far in the big game's history.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: 8 Astounding Moments in Women's Olympic Gymnastics

For Students 9th - 10th
From Olga Korbut's famous flip to Kerri Strug's vault landing to Simone Biles' multiple golds, see the feats that wowed the world. Women's gymnastics has been an official sport in the Summer Olympics since 1928, when the first female...
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Interactive
Quia

Quia: Silver

For Students 9th - 10th
Play games to help you memorize information about the element silver. Play word seach, concentration and flashcards with questions about atom symbol, atomic number and more.
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Activity
Other

Danielle's Place: Bible Theme Crafts for Kids

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
If you teach religion to elementary students, then you have to see this site! It is overflowing with creative ideas to use in your classroom and will get your students excited about the Bible. Many of these lessons also integrate math,...
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizardpoint: The Usa Quiz

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Test your ability to identify each state on a United States map. Answer the question to the left and see your results.