【推荐2】Wordle has become one of the most popular online games in America since it came out last October. Players get six chances to guess and learn a five-letter word for the day. Many are sharing their game results on social media, adding more interest in the game. Here are other games that help learners with different subjects.

Mathematics

British data scientist Richard Mann of London was talking with his daughter about the popularity of Worlle. He thought there should be a game for people who like mathematics and developed Nerdle. It’s a daily game in which a player has six tries to guess a math solution.

Math teachers note that a Nerdle player uses logic, a careful way of thinking about something, to solve a math problem. It’s similar to how a Wordle player applies logic to guessing a word.   

Geography

French video game developer Antoine Teuf invented Worldle in honor of that word game, Wordle.

Players guess a country based on its shape. They get six tries to guess a country based on information about the country. Teuf first shared the game on January 22. He said there would be two million visits a day to the game’s page a month later.

English

Teachers of English see word games as a useful way for students to learn new words. Such word games include Blooket and Flippity.

Teachers create quizzes in Blooket similar to the kinds of games students play on mobile devices. They can look at results and see areas that students can improve.

In Flippity, teachers can create flash cards, rewards, spelling quizzes, memory games and word searches from a simple Google spreadsheet. It’ s also a good tool for students to create their own projects.

【推荐1】The Psychology (心理学) of Eating In Spain and France

The leader of all the teachers: Charlotte Markey, Department of Psychology

Class Meeting Times: Spring-term classes: Thursdays from 2:00 pm to 4:50 pm

Course Number: 50:830:434, 50:499:458:01

Program Cost: $2,850

Program Cost Includes: Air tickets; housing; international health insurance (保险); some meals and trips.

Program Cost Does Not Include: Passport and visa; vaccinations (疫苗接种); remaining meals.

The psychology of eating is all about why, when, and how we eat; our health, our understanding of ourselves and others, and the role of food in our lives.

Spain and France are two obvious places to go after an understanding of the cultural influences on eating behaviors because both cultures focus on food so heavily. However, the number of overweight people in these two countries is much lower than in the US. It is believed that this is because of the different ways of eating used by most European countries. In most European countries, a focus on the enjoyment of food, food as ritual (仪式) and tradition keep food from being a source of worries in a way that it is in countries such as the US.

The psychology of eating class will cover topics such as food choice, healthy eating, social influences on eating, dieting and overweight. This course will provide people with a good chance to explore the psychology of eating abroad and help them develop healthy eating habits!

【推荐2】Books That Celebrate Diverse Holidays and Traditions

It’s important to remember there are a diverse set of holidays available to explore. Below are a few books that help introduce children to different holiday cultures and traditions.

Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto, illustrated by Ed Martinez

While helping her mother with Christmas celebration, Maria is tempted to try on her mother’s diamond ring. After getting caught up in the joy of the holiday and playing with her cousins, Maria realizes the ring is missing! That’s when she and her cousins come up with a plan to eat all of the tamales, in hopes of finding the ring.

Together for Kwanzaa by Juwanda G. Ford, illustrated by Shelly Hehenberger

This is a story about a little girl named Kayla who wants to see her older brother Khari come home so they can celebrate Kwanzaa together as a family. Khari is stuck at college when a snowstorm hits and his car breaks down. Will he make it home in time for Kwanzaa?

A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas, illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman

This book is a funny, nostalgic tale of Christmas Eve afternoon through Christmas night in Wales, and is full of unique imagery and poetic prose. It will arouse a sense of familiarity for some young readers while introducing them to different aspects of Christmas traditions.

We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frane Lessac

The word otsaliheliga is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. This is an amazing story that describes a journey through the seasons with a modern-day Cherokee family. Cherokee history and traditions are also woven into the story in a very kid-friendly way.

【推荐1】More than 100 podcasts (播客) this year in NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge have touched on a topic that’s increasingly important to young people: climate change. Here are four student podcasts that show the minds of students and what they have to say about climate-related news in their communities — and what they hope to do about it.

Behind the Scenes of the Mosquito Fire

A sixth-grade class at the Georgetown School of Innovation in Georgetown, Calif., shares stories from the devastating (毁灭性的) Mosquito Fire in 2022. This group of eight students asks two firefighters what it’s like to fight fires and protect loved ones in their hometown.

Fires: Set Ablaze

At Chautauqua Elementary, the Vashon fifth-graders talk about the far-reaching and lasting impact of wildfires and wildfire smoke — and the direct effects on their lives, like waiting for the school bus on a smoky day. The students also interview experts and share their research on wildfire precautions (防范).

Flowing Through Time In this podcast from Peak Academy, a group of eight middle schoolers reports on dealing with water shortages in Bozeman, Montana. They track the history of their growing hometown’s water supply, which has been dependent on mountain snowmelt. As that source becomes less reliable in a warming world, the students turn to the grown-ups to ask what they can do to conserve water.

Washed Away

The deadly flooding in eastern Kentucky last year forever changed the lives of high schoolers Ryley Bowman, Carolina Johnson and Hunter Noble. The three classmates at Morgan County High School in West Liberty, Ky., share firsthand accounts of their own and their family’s experiences during the floods.

【推荐2】PacSci Streaming Videos

Live Science Shows

See experiments, and tricks in action during one of PacSci’s Live Science Shows. See shows on PacSci Now or live at the science center. Each promises to inspire curiosity and entertain people of all ages. View the full video Live Science playlist.

PacSci Now: Experiences On-Demand

PacSci Now: Experiences On-Demand brings you into daily life at PacSci with behind-the-scenes content. See the butterflies fly, listen to interviews with staff, try STEM activities, meet STEM professionals, and learn about a wide variety of scientific topics. Get to know the fun and odd side of PacSci, while learning about scientific topics. View the full PacSci Now video playlist.

Early Childhood Explorations

Check out these fun ways for preschool aged kids to investigate science. Inspire your early learner’s curiosity with various programs, dynamic, touchable exhibits, opportunities to experiment, and of course learn. View the full Early Childhood Explorations video playlist.

Tinker Tank at Home

Design, build, test and repeat! Continue experimenting and innovating with Tinker Tank at Home. Check out these instructional videos and build a milk carton boat, create a Cox-rich atmosphere, make circuits, and more. View the full Tinker Tank video playlist.

Virtual Planetarium Show

Travel to the outer reaches of the universe, or explore the planets in our own solar system. Discuss current astronomy news and learn about recent discoveries. Each show is live and presenters can revise the program based on interest. View the full Virtual Planetarium Shows video playlist.