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Why should we memorize math? I’m astounded that some people consider memorization a universal evil because “We have the internet.” Multiplication tables are searchable in my notes or my device, but are in frequent use. Optimizing learning by memorizing the basics is time and energy well-spent for the long haul. […]

The Case for Memorization

August 28, 2020 in 7GenGames / Educational Games / Mathematics / problem-solving / Remote Education tagged Making Camp / Making Camp Bilingual / Memory Match Game by AnnMaria De Mars

The US Census Bureau released 2020 tool kits for Parents, Caregivers and Educators. Teachers have Statistics in Schools (SIS) resources for 2020. We’ve curated a list of these Statistics links containing teacher resources for K-12. Parent Resources Parent/Caregiver Tool Kit – No teaching experience required. These tool kits are filled […]

Census 2020: Statistics for Kids

August 27, 2020 in Educational Games / Mathematics / Statistics Education / Teachers tagged math lesson / Math Resources / statistics by Christy Hanson

Making Camp Math Games — How do students use Chromebooks when they don't have Internet? We've made educational math apps that run offline

Online Learning Without Internet

August 7, 2020 in 7GenGames / division / Division / Educational Games / Educational Resources / Math / Mathematics / multiplication tagged Bilingual / Bilingual Games / Spanish by AnnMaria De Mars

Going from a face-to-face lesson delivery model to a remote one is a huge change. Covid-19 changed the future of education. We need to adapt to new things: online lesson delivery, remote student engagement, new software, and student online safety, all while considering the impact of blended learning. This new […]

Blended Learning

July 2, 2020 in blogposts / Educational Games / Teachers / Tech Tips tagged b-learning / blended lelarning by Daniel Mondaca

As part of our game licensing, we at 7 Generation Games have lesson resources for you at teacher.7generationgames.com – PowerPoint presentations, lesson plans, curriculum building tools, etc. – that can be used to reinforce remote learning, a necessity during this odd, new normal.

The 7 Generation Games Teacher Resources Library

July 1, 2020 in 7GenGames / Educational Games / Educational Resources / FAQ / Remote Education / Teachers tagged lesson plans by Maria Burns Ortiz

After playing Spirit Lake or Making Camp, it’s time for a nature walk. Visiting local trails or the park and identifying elements from the game could be a good way to immerse kids in the natural world. Materials: Pencils Small, light notebook (nothing too fancy) If you and your […]

Keeping a Nature Journal

June 15, 2020 in 7GenGames / Cultural content / Educational Games / problem-solving tagged 7GenGames / summer learning by Christy Hanson

Example of a plot for statistics education — I like good news and today’s post is brimming with it. The American Statistical Association has a page on their site This Is Statistics called “resources for teaching during social distancing” but really, these digital resources are excellent because they can be used any time! Statistics Education Web is awesome! […]

Statistics Education at Any Age

May 19, 2020 in Fifth Grade / Seventh Grade / Sixth Grade / Statistics Education by AnnMaria De Mars

Choices page for Ojibwe history in Making Camp — Learn about Ojibwe clans in this five-minute history lesson. Short social studies lessons make learning at home easier.

Ojibwe clans: Five-minute history

May 13, 2020 in 10 Minute Lesson / Cultural content / Educational Games / Fourth Grade / Teachers tagged Ojibwa / Ojibwe Clans by Daniel Mondaca

Student on bed with pillow over her head — Your 4th grader feeling unmotivated? These 5-minute lessons are perfect. They combine math and Ojibwe history using a video and a game playable on phone or computers.

Lesson 3: Ojibwe hunting and Multiplication

May 7, 2020 in 10 Minute Lesson / Cultural content / Educational Games / Fourth Grade / Math / Mathematics / multiplication / Teachers by Daniel Mondaca

Foggy road with no traffic in the Canadian Rockies — When we heard schools were closing, our first thought was, "How can we help?" So, we made all of our games, apps and other resources free.

When the world closed down, we asked, “What can we ...

May 4, 2020 in 7GenGames / Bilingual Education / Cultural content / Educational Games / Educational Resources / Math / Teachers tagged Digital Learning / learning at home by AnnMaria De Mars

Explanation of how Ojibwe fished pops up when you click on item — Take a 5-10 minutes out of their day for your student to learn about Ojibwe history. It's fun and educational. Part two in 7 days of short lessons with Making Camp

Lesson 2: Trade for a wigwam

April 29, 2020 in Cultural content / Educational Games / Educational Resources / Fifth Grade / Fourth Grade tagged math lesson / Ojibwe / social studies / Trade / wigwam by Daniel Mondaca

6 boxes with choices of math activiities — We understand it's hard for many students to concentrate right now. So, we have a 5-minute lesson on multiplication and Ojibwe history.

5 Minute Lessons from Making Camp: Multiplication

April 27, 2020 in 10 Minute Lesson / Educational Games / Educational Resources / multiplication / Third Grade tagged Making Camp / math lesson / Multiplication by Daniel Mondaca