Lesson 3: Exploring Game Repositories

Using Repositories to Discover Games

Learning Content:

What Are Game Repositories?

Repositories are curated databases of educational games. They include reviews, ratings, and filters to help you find games by subject, grade level, or objective.

Repositories to Explore:

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1. Games for Change Database: Social impact and educational games.
2. Graphite by Common Sense Media: Teacher-reviewed tools and games.
3. Backpack Games: Free games aligned with Common Core standards.

Activity Instructions:

1. Explore one or more repositories.
2. Find two games that align with your teaching objective.

• Pro tip: If one of them makes you say, “Wow, my students would love this,” you’re on the right track.

    3. Compare them to your previously selected game answering these questions:

• Which game better aligns with your teaching objective?
• Which game would be easier to implement in your classroom? Why?
• Do you think the games you found will meet your students’ engagement needs? Why or why not?