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Games to Teach History

Learning history doesn't have to be boring or strictly taught in the classroom. Numerous online websites provide word searches, crossword puzzles, detective games, history quizzes, trivia contests and more. Board games also offer opportunities for your child to acquire facts and knowledge about where they come from, the history of their homeland country and the history of civilization. Whether you're an educator, parent or babysitter, plenty of options are available to entertain and teach students.

Lewis &Clark Adventure Game
- Lewis &Clark Adventure Game accommodates younger and older players and is appropriate for 2-4 players. It introduces kids to American history, culture and geography. Travel across the trail and through the wilderness, answering questions correctly and being rewarded with charms. Two levels of questions apply, beginner and expert. Features a board game with built-in spinner, colorful beads for buying goods, buckets for storing beads and four types of charms. Skill and chance cards are also included. This game is intended for grades 2 and up.
  
  Educational Insights
  educationallearninggames.com
Survive Dickens' London
- On BBC's website, kids use the computer to take on a Dickens adventure. Survive Dickens' London dares players to take a tour of London as Dickens experienced it. Meet Mr. Micawber, Mr. Pickwick or Fagin or catch smallpox and wind up in jail. Do well, and you get to meet Charles Dickens himself. Avoid gangs and villains as you traverse the streets and be prepared to face tasks and win challenges. Keep up your health and keep your eyes open to earn your fare to Rochester. Time is short, so keep moving on your path and stay focused.
  
  bbc.co.uk/arts/multimedia/dickens/
Surfing the Net with Kids
- Surfing the Net with Kids provides educators and parents with a variety of easy-to-access online computer games. Children have the opportunity to solve a history crossword puzzle, play Thirteen Colonies trivia, play the American presidency word guess, complete a Vietnam word search and enjoy a Watergate mix-and-match game. Numerous other options are also available on the website.
  
  Surfing the Net with Kids
  surfnetkids.com

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