Resources for Games and Activities
| Arkansas Center for Earthquake Education and Technology Transfer | |
| Host: University of Arkansas at Little Rock | |
| Includes a school resources link with "fun and unusual k-12 education activities, projects, virtual field trips and virtual earthquakes." Addresses earthquake education and preparedness with teaching resources arranged by age level. Materials such as coloring books and earth science lesson plans. Also has information on seimoslogy and rockhounding in Arkansas; FEMA courses for school personnel; and an earthquake preparedness guidebook. | |
| Record last updated: 4/15/2009 |
| Arkansas Kids and Family Fun | |
| Host: Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism | |
| Describes vacation opportunities in Arkansas, devotes a section to teacher resources, includes games and downloads, facts about Arkansas, state parks, attractions by regions, short biographies of famous Arkansans, teacher's booklets, calendar of events, and educational programs. Links to park websites for information on camping, hiking and more. | |
| Record last updated: 5/6/2009 |
| Arkansas Secretary of State | |
| Host: Arkansas Secretary of State | |
| The mission of this branch is to educate the people of the state about Arkansas history, the capitol, and citizenship. "That information is provided through a variety of formats, from websites, events and publications to guided tours, exhibits and travelling presentations." The Education Resources link has interactive games and other materials easily adapted for classroom use to teach students about Arkansas state government. Office coordinates programs such as Young Voters Month, Sister Cities, teacher in-service workshops, and other educational programs. Has a link to the Secretary of State's Kid's Page. | |
| Record last updated: 5/6/2009 |
| Arkansas State Parks | |
| Host: Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism | |
| Provides information on planning field trips to Arkansas state parks and content such as historic background and teacher's guides for each area. Includes information on hands-on activites for students. | |
| Record last updated: 4/3/2009 |
| Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas | |
| Host: City of Pine Bluff, Ark. | |
| The center is "a place for practicing, teaching, performing, enjoying, and understanding the Arts and Sciences." Includes information about current workshops, events, theatre productions, acting classes, and exhibits. | |
| Record last updated: 4/16/2009 |
| Center for Mathematics and Science Education (CMASE) | |
| Host: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| "One of twelve mathematics and science centers on university and college campuses around the state, CMASE provides quality resources and materials to the home, private and public education community." This is also the Arkansas NASA Educator Resource Center, the only one in the state. Has a calendar of events for children and adults around Arkansas. Lesson plans and links for teachers; events, contests, games for children. Scientific Living offers 20 short videos (< 2 minutes each) with discussion guides on space and space exploration, short science stories useful as multimedia supplements in teaching. | |
| Record last updated: 7/24/2008 |
| Department of Arkansas Heritage | |
| Host: Department of Arkansas Heritage | |
| The DAH "offers a variety of educational packages for teachers, students, and parties interested in learning more about Arkansas's historical, cultural, natural, and artistic heritage.” Provides lesson plans and curriculum guides on topics related to state history, architecture, Indians, bio-diversity and more. Offers traveling exhibits, workshops, and a calendar of events and speakers. Extensive resources for educators. | |
| Record last updated: 4/24/2009 |
| GK-12 Outreach--The KIDS Program | |
| Host: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| The KIDS Program: Teaching the Science in Everyday Life is a project funded by NSF "to develop inquiry-based science and engineering education in Arkansas middle schools." It is "an interdisciplinary program focused on electronics and optics that will initiate a new effort to teach mathematics, science, and technology..." Site includes lesson plans developed by teachers and a calendar of summer training for teachers. Highlights results of NW Arkansas school programs presented on NPR radio and on the website. | |
| Record last updated: 7/2/2008 |
| Indians of Arkansas | |
| Host: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| "This website provides information and educational resources for students, teachers, and life-long learners interested in Arkansas Indian history—a history which began 30,000 years ago, during the last Ice Age, and extends to the present." Site includes learning exercises, writing prompts, and information about Arkansas Indians throughout history. | |
| Record last updated: 7/9/2008 |
| Mid-America Science Museum | |
| Host: The Smithsonian Institute | |
| "Mid-America Science Museum is a first-rate tourist destination and home to Arkansas’ largest hands-on science center where knowledge of science electrifies, technology surrounds, imagination blooms, and wonders never cease. Experienced staff and volunteers welcome you to a great family attraction where young and young-at-heart discover, create, and experiment to make learning fun at the first Smithsonian Affiliate in Arkansas." | |
| Record last updated: 5/6/2009 |
| Mosaic Templars Cultural Center | |
| Host: Department of Arkansas Heritage | |
| The Center is dedicated to preserving and educating the public about the achievements of black Arkansans, especially in politics, business, and the arts. It has lesson plans on civil rights, the artist Isaac Scott Hathaway, and musician William Grant Still. Frameworks are addressed in the lesson plans. It offers classroom presentations, adult education programs, museum tours, museum-based programs, and resources and training for teachers. | |
| Record last updated: 4/18/2009 |
| Partners in Health Sciences | |
| Host: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | |
| This program was developed in 1991 to improve k-12 health science education statewide. The site links to a sickle cell virtual lab and to study material for the human physiological systems. | |
| Record last updated: 7/2/2008 |
| Texarkana Museums System | |
| Host: American Association of Museums | |
| Provides links to Museum of Regional History and Wilbur Smith Research Library, Discovery Place Children's Museum, and Ace of Clubs House. | |
| Record last updated: 7/29/2008 |
