Engage the Brain

About the Engage the Brain SeriesThis practical resource gives teachers the tools they need to plan lessons correlated to the way the brain learns best. Based on tested research-based strategies presented in Worksheets Don''t Grow Dendrites: 20 Instructional Strategies That Engage the Brain this book offers a variety of language arts activities that incorporate games to help students make sense of and reinforce learning. These activities give students the opportunity to not only play but also construct and design a variety of games greatly increasing brain connections to the content. These strategies allow students to master curriculum objectives while actively rehearse information in an engaging non-threatening atmosphere which makes a real difference in students'' energy motivation and achievement.Engage the Brain: Games Math Grades 6-8 contains games based on national academic standards for math including numbers and operations algebra geometry measurement and data analysis and probability. Some games are based on old favorites (Wheel of Fortune Bowling Rummy Battleship Scrabble Concentration Scavenger Hunt Jeopardy Baseball) and some are brand new including:Last Number StandingTarget ZeroBowling for NumbersMath in the MallValue of the VariableColor Wheel RaceOutdoor AlgebraPolynomial ShuffleAlgebraic ScrabblePolygon TwisterGin Rummy GeometryCoordinate BattleshipConversion ConcentrationGeo-Measure Scavenger HuntOut on a LimbMath BaseballMath JeopardyStock Market MathEach game includes one or more learning objectives a comprehensive materials list step-by-step information for the teacher on how to prepare for and play the game any necessary reproducibles (such as game cards game boards scorecards) and follow-up activities for extended learning. The games are presented in the brain-friendly lesson formation including a focus activity modeling guided practice independent practice and closing.