Arcademic Game Descriptions

Penguin Hop

Type: Multi-player (4)
Content: States and Capitals
NCTM Standards Strand: Map Interpretation: Interpret information using a chart, map, or timeline.

Penguin Hop is a multi-player game for practicing states and capital cities. The target word appears under the penguin, with the states in the form of icebergs that float to the penguin. Students must jump on the state that matches the given capital city. If you jump towards the wrong state, your penguin will fall into the icy ocean. Hits and misses are recorded for learning feedback. Whoever reaches land first wins! 1-4 players can play at once.

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System Requirements:
OS: Windows, MAC
Recent Internet Browser: IE, Firefox, Safari
Flash Player

Teacher Success

"Many of the students play video games all the time at home. This was a way to let them enjoy their playing time, but to practice a skill at the same time."
- Mrs. Smeltz's success story in Lititz, PA.

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- Mr. Sprankle's success story in Wells, ME.

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"The students love this. They get so excited. Several of my students would rather stay inside at recess to play the games instead of going outside."
- Mrs. Kido's success story in Topeka, KS.