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Integrating the Nintendo Wii in Adaptive Physical Education

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Bring gaming into the classroom as part of a physical education activity. Learners with disabilities participate in various physical activities using the Nintendo Wii. They use the video game system not only to play different sports, but...
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The Inside Dope on Video Games

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the claim that video games that glorify violence and illegal activities also promote such activities in the real world. They choose sides and perform a mock trial on the issue.
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Playing Dirty

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students consider the effects of video games on students. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to study video game ratings, their effects on children, and the violence in the games.
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Comprehension Questions for The Best Way to Play

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this comprehension questions for The Best Way to Play worksheet, students read the book, then answer 11 comprehension questions about the story about video games written by Bill Cosby.
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Video Games Day

For Students 7th - 8th
In this video games day worksheet, students read or listen to a passage, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct words, unscramble words and sentences, write discussion questions and conduct a survey.
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Video Games Day- July 8th

For Students 7th - 8th
In this writing prompt instructional activity, learners learn that July 8th is 'Video Games Day.' Students write whether or not they enjoy playing video games, the reason why or why not, and list their favorite game. Learners determine...
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Virtual Connections

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use prior knowledge to develop a survey on their peers' habits and preferences regarding video games and online gaming. They examine the social aspect of online gaming by discussing "Where Warriors and Ogres Lock Arms Instead of...
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Couch Potato

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this leisure time word search, students analyze 12 words in a word bank that pertain to being a "couch potato" and playing video games. Students locate the words in a word search puzzle.