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Human Anatomy Arcade Games!

January 18th, 2011

 

Hi!  It’s Tuesday, January 18, 2011 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Anatomy Arcade

Age Range: 13 and up (Younger students may enjoy this with parental supervision.)

ClickScholar Leslie recommended this ad-supported website that offers free, fun, interactive games that teach basic human anatomy. It’s designed with high school students in mind, as well as a way for health care professionals to refresh their knowledge.

When you get to the site you’ll see an icon menu of the games that include:

*Poke-A-Muscle – Learn the names of the muscles of the human body.

*Whack-A-Bone – Learn the names of the bones in the human body.

*The Eye Jigsaw – Drag-and-drop the parts of the eye.

*Match A Body System – Have fun learning about the skeletal, circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems and more!

*Match A Brain – Discover the parts of the human brain.

*Digestive Jigsaw – Put together the parts of the human digestive system.

Click on any one and a new page opens.  You have to watch a video advertisement before you can play the game. If you register (free) you can bypass some of the ad content and have access to additional features, like book-marking your spot. (As always, read the privacy policy before you register.)

You can select “Games By Body System” by using the menu on the left side of the screen.  You can also select “Games By Type” such as jigsaw, crossword, word search, matching, animation, etc.

Again, in order to play the games at this site withtout registering, you do have to watch randomly generated advertisements.  So, AS ALWAYS, parents should preview the site and supervise use of it.

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Free Math Video Lessons & Much More!

March 15th, 2010

Hi! It’s Monday, March 15, 2010 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
WatchKnow.org: Mathematics

Age Range: 5-18 (Grades K-12)

ClickScholar Nancy Hogan recommended this website that offers free videos that teach every school subject including over 1800 math lessons on video! The videos archived here have been researched, rated and sorted by WatchKnow, a non-profit online community. The videos are from other Internet sources such as YouTube. The difference here is that the ads and user comments have been eliminated, and the videos have been sorted and rated to provide easier use along with some helpful guidance.

When you get to the site you’ll see two sections. The “Mathematics” section is on the right side of the page (the “Directory” to the rest of the site is on the left). Under the math section you’ll see some featured math videos, as well as a menu of math subcategories that include:

  • Number Basics
  • Operations
  • Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
  • Graphing, Statistics, and Probability
  • Geometry
  • Measurement
  • Pre-Algebra and Algebra
  • Precalculus
  • Calculus
  • ‘Language of Mathematics’ Series
  • Math Study Skills and Test Prep
  • History of Math

Click on any subcategory and a new page opens featuring the videos that have been archived to date. The videos are all free for viewing. Some have been uploaded by site members. The videos are moderated by WatchKnow to ensure appropriate content. To share videos, you must open an account (free) that also allows you to track your activities. There are different levels of membership and some (such as the level that allows you to enter WatchKnow contests) requires you to provide access to personal information.  Get the details at the website.

As I mentioned, this site also contains lots of useful video lessons on other topics including:

  • Language Arts
  • Literature
  • Science
  • History
  • Social Studies
  • Languages
  • Physical and Health Ed
  • The Arts
  • Computers and Technology
  • Practical Skills
  • Philosophy, Religion, and Ethics

WatchKnow’s goal is to collect all the best free educational videos that are made for children and explain every topic taught in schools, in every major language on Earth – and make them available on one website, usefully categorized according to subject and education level.

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FREE Online First Aid Courses

September 29th, 2009

Recommended Website:
Clicktosave Online First Aid Course

Age Range: 10 and up (with parental guidance)

ClickScholar Vicki recommended this website that offers a free, 30-minute, online first aid course. She wrote, “My friend’s ten-year-old did it and loved it! There is a printable certificate at the end.”

When you get to the site you must register (free) to take the course that teaches basic first aid skills to help people who are injured or ill. You’ll learn how to assess and manage:

  • Basic First Aid
  • Infection Control
  • CPR
  • Defibrillation
  • Wounds and Bleeding

PARENTS, AS ALWAYS, SHOULD PREVIEW THE VIDEO. It simulates people who have been in accidents, etc., so the content may be disturbing to some children. It’s not gory, just realistic.

Additionally, I discovered that E-How offers videos on how to administer first aid at this site:

E-How: To The Rescue — Basic First Aid

You’ll find video instructions on:

  • Treating Burns
  • Treating Wounds
  • Stopping Bleeding on Minor Injuries
  • How to Use A Tourniquet
  • Reviving a Drowning Victim
  • First Aid for Choking
  • First Aid for Poisonous Snake Bites

Bookmark these sites — as they can be used as a “refresher” course from time to time.

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Geography – All 50 States

February 5th, 2009

Recommended Wesbsite:
Top 50 States

Age Range: 9 and up (approximately, with parental supervision)

ClickScholar Nancy Hogan recommended this website that is an amazing resource for learning about all 50 U.S. states. You’ll find demographic information that’s great to use as a study tool – and fun, interesting, and unusual facts and trivia complemented by pictures and printable resources.

When you get to the site you’ll see a blank map of the United States and below it is an introduction that explains what you’ll find, along with some links to pages within the site that provide a good sampling of the content.

Use the menu on the left side of the screen to navigate the site that includes:

  • Basics – State capitals, the origin of state names, state nicknames, etc.
  • Symbols – See images of state birds, flowers, trees, mottos, flags, seals and more.
  • Geography – Compare the area measurements of states, acres of farmland, mineral production, and natural energy resources.
  • Economy – Find statistics on income, poverty, unemployment, cost of living, sales tax, and check out the U.S. Mint’s state quarters.
  • People – Learn about the people and population of the U.S. including Native American Tribes. You’ll find a list of “Fat-Skinny States,” state health rankings, life span, average IQ scores by state, politicians, and more.
  • Culture – Looking for something fun to do in your state? Get a list of activities, science exhibits, landmarks, natural wonders, architecture, and favorite state foods (with recipes).
  • Photo Quiz & Map Quiz – Test your skill at matching landmark photos to the state where they are located. Identify maps of states and various regions throughout the U.S.
  • Printables – Print out state-themed coloring pages, word searches, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, mazes and more.

Have fun!

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