Games & Activities

Thomas Graham was a physical chemist born in Scotland. He is best known for his work on effusion, a process where gas escapes through a small hole. A great example of this is when helium escapes from a balloon...

Travel back to the 1950s and create a magazine using our Magazine Maker tool. Choose your magazine's name, select the article topics, and choose from several pictures. Then write your own articles! You can...

Test your knowledge on Roman history in this  trivia game. Choose your character and travel to ancient Rome. Choose a category and see if you can answer each question in the given amount of time. Play...

Explore architecture around the world and how these buildings' designers were both engineers and artists. Explore nine famous buildings and learn about the architects who designed them. Click the time line at...

Johannes Gutenberg was the son of a coin minter. After seeing how coins were pressed he wondered if he could create a similar process to make books. Read the passages and watch the animations to discover how...

Graphs are great tools for visualizing data. In this activity you can create and print three types of categorical graphs using your own data: circle graphs, bar graphs and double bar graphs. Circle graphs...

Test your knowledge by identifying prominent figures from revolutions around the world. These revolution flashcards will pose a question with the person's portrait and name on the back. Can you get them all...

You are the next contestant on the spelling game show. Choose a category and point value then correct sentences, choose the correct spelling and spot what's wrong in a sentence to earn points. For some of the...

Review historic milestones that made advancements in the struggle for equal rights for women around the world. First, see if you can put the six events that took place between 1840–1930 in order. After the...

This is a great activity portraying the changes America went through starting with the end of the American Revolution to the conclusion of America's own internal revolution: the Civil War. First, mark each...

Many Americans are familiar with the American Civil War, but do not realize that other countries have also had internal struggles that led to dramatic changes for the countries and the world as a whole. In...

Use the interactive image below to discover the living conditions in New York after the Civil War. There were many elements that led to poor sanitation in the city, including horses and other animals leaving...

The Age of Discovery was a time between the fifteenth and seventeenth century. During this time, new lands were discovered, new inventions created, and accepted ideas were questioned. Interact with the map...

The Renaissance is the period of time between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The period originated in Europe but spread east over the centuries. During this time, we see huge accomplishments in art,...

The Renaissance is the period of time between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The period originated in Europe but spread east over the centuries. During this time, we see huge accomplishments in art,...

The Renaissance Period lasted from the beginning of the 14th century through the 17th century and spanned most of the Eastern Hemisphere. Use the interactive map below to discover Renaissance Art from around...

Do you think you know everything about the Age of Exploration? Then test your knowledge or challenge a friend in this trivia game. You and your opponent will first pick a character from the time period. Then...

Review more than 20 facts on the Elizabethan Era, the Scientific Revolution, and the Enlightenment with these Renaissance flashcards. The Renaissance is the period of time between the Middle Ages and the...

During the early 20th century, many immigrants came to the United States from Europe. Many of these people found work, but due to the supply of workers available many workers made sacrifices in order to be...

Albrecht Dürer was a German painter and artist during the Northern Renaissance period. He was famous for experimenting with techniques to create art. He popularized making prints of paintings which were more...

Russia is the largest country in the world, in regard to landmass, and is responsible for 1/8 of Earth's inhabited land area. Its peoples' history can be traced back to nomadic times, and it has since grown...

Under, over, next to, near, far. All of these are ways to describe orientation, and they are also words called prepositions. Follow the instructions as you are tasked with placing an object in a position...

Charles Richter  and Beno Gutenberg were seismologists in 1935. They both worked in California, the state that experiences the second most earthquakes of any US state, surpassed only by Alaska. The Richter...

We've covered clocks and telling time, now lets learn about dates and calendars. Follow Serena as she explains the difference between days, weeks, and months. Be sure to download your free printable...

Practice telling time with Serena in this activity. Watch as the second, minute, and hour hand move to determine how many of each make up a unit of time. Use this interactive clock to continue to practice...

Travel back in time to when America was still young and just 13 colonies. While the 13 colonies had similarities they were also different in many ways in regard to politics, geography, climate, demographics,...

Most people are familiar with the American Revolution, when the colonies seceded from the British Empire. Many countries around the world also have had revolutions where they rebelled against their...

Here is a brief overview of a science course from the K12 curriculum. This interactive activity in particular will allow you to explore what is included in the 5th Grade Science course. You can view some...

Interested in learning more about what online learning looks like? Use the animation below to experience a sample of how an online teacher uses technology to interact with her students and teach them about...

Learn about the parts of a circle, including the radius and diameter, in this circle activity. When you're finished, try to find examples of circles around your house. Click here for full...

Post World War II saw a spike in the US population due to the 'Baby Boom'. This led to the suburbanization of America as soldiers returning from war were looking to settle down and start families. At the...

The years 1919-1945 were a very trying period for the United States. The Great Depression, huge migration movements due to the dust bowl, more women joining the workforce, and the American involvement in World...

During the turn of the 20th century there was a great migration to the United States. This influx of immigrants led to the growth of cities. In this activity, learn about the people who migrated to the United...

Watch this fun animation all about circles. Learn all about the radius, diameter and circumference of circles and the amazing "almost magic" trick to measuring the circumference of any circle, large or...

Dr. Wigglesworth is an entomologist, or a scientist who studies insects. In this activity, you'll take on the role of lab assistant by helping him identify insects. First sort the list of animals and...

The quadratic formula is a standard equation in algebra that can solve most quadratic equations. Review the equation and then practice by plugging in your own numbers and replacing the 'A', 'B' and...

Learn about one of the great composers and songwriters from Germany, George Frideric Handel. Handel was dissuaded from music at a young age, but it continued to be a passion of his and he became one of the...

Shoot for a high score in this basketball-themed spelling game. Review the list of words and choose one or all three lists of words to practice. Start the game and listen to each word carefully, then do your...

The 17th century is widely known as the Dutch Golden Age of painting, as well as the Baroque period in art. Use the activity below to learn about two popular, Dutch Golden Age painters, Judith Leyster &...

Hop in your deep sea sub and travel to the bottom of the ocean. Explore the ecosystem at each depth level and learn how different species are able to survive in each unique condition. Dive! Dive!...