Cool Tools for Urban Schools

Here are some of the most enjoyable educational resources gathered from around the web.

Click on the links below to go to the corresponding partner’s site. Be sure to tell us how you used the resource in class or for your own enjoyment.

The Science of NFL Football presented by NBC Learn

NCUST partnered with NBC Learn, The National Science Foundation and the National Football League to give you access to a series of short videos dealing with the Science of Sports, in this case football! The Science of NFL Football videos are mini-lessons that are informative and entertaining. Try them with your students, and share them with your friends. Visit the website nbclearn.com and then let us know what you think about this learning resource!

 Click here to go to the Science of NFL website

 AMD – Changing the Game

AMD Changing the Game, an initiative of the AMD Foundation, is AMD’s global signature education program designed to take gaming beyond entertainment, and inspire youth to learn. The program teaches kids how to create their own video games on subjects such as energy and the environment and other important social issues.

 Click here to go to the AMD Changing the Game website

Rice University – Web Adventures

Web Adventures are free online educational games that were developed with two primary educational goals:

1. Increase students’ science and health knowledge
2. Inspire science related careers.

In each Web Adventure, students engage in virtual labs, data analysis, and problem solving. Students need to apply the acquired science knowledge and process skills to solve the case or “mystery” presented in the game.

Field tests revealed that our games are effective in teaching the science content, raising students’ interest in science, and increasing science career motivation.
Our projects are funded by grants from the National Institute of Health and National Science Foundation. The games are fully aligned to National Science Content Standards.
Click here to go to the Rice Web Adventures homepage