Simulations [& games] help students understand complex ideas/concepts while allowing practice of real-life situations (Aldrich, 2005).

Game-based formats can make complex thinking accessible to a broader range of students, including those who are generally unsuccessful in school (Squire, 2005).

Authentic and professional activities, such as games and simulations, provide the tools, techniques, and skills to think innovatively and professionally (Shaffer, 2006).

Platform games (i.e., Wii, Xbox, PS, handhelds) American Idol (ESL) & Coming Soon! - FIFA Soccer

(ESL) Margot’s Word Brain and My Word Coach (ESL &

ABE, (also GED)) Gravity (ABE (also GED)) Computer & Internet Games Englishclub.com/esl-games (ESL) www.driveredtogo.com/game_drivered.aspx (ESL) Non-technology Games (ABE & ESL (also

GED)) Scrabble, Hangman, Karaoke, Jeopardy, Sudoku,

Crossword Puzzles, and Word Searches

Math Coming Soon! - DimensionM (Pearson/Prentice Hall) Luminosity (internet) Science CSI, Science Papa, Endless Ocean (platforms) NobelPrize.org (i.e., cells, nerves, DNA, immune

system) Science.Discovery.com (i.e., evolution, Newton’s

laws) English Beowulf & Rise of the Argonauts (platforms) Persuasive essay, creative writing (any games) Social Studies Civilization Revolution (platforms) icivics.org (Our Courts game)

Platform games (i.e., Wii, Xbox, handhelds) Trauma Center & Trauma Team (Health Science) CSI (Crime Scene Investigation), Science Papa,

Zoo Hospital, Animal Planet: Vet Life (Science) MLB Front Office, Monster Garage (Business) Sushi-Go-Round, Coldstone Creamery, Burger

Island, Order Up! (Restaurant/Business) Computer & Internet Games NobelPrize.org (i.e., Health Science - EKG, Blood

Typing) Layoffgame.com (Business) Showmethefuture.org/game (all career pathways) Create your own games (i.e., scratch,

gamemaker)