Invention at Play
A Smithsonian site focused on the link between kids' play and science.
Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8
http://www.inventionatplay.org/index.html
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CONTENT: This site was developed by the Lemelson Center at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in partnership with the Science Museum of Minnesota and explores the role toys and play have had in invention. Included are games that teach such skills as problem solving, visual thinking, exploratory learning, and more. |
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SITE DESIGN: The three main areas of the site (Invention Playhouse, Inventor's Stories, and Does Play Matter?) can be accessed from the main page in a number of ways. Users can use the left side menu that list the activities inside the Invention Playhouse or use the links embedded in the main text and at the top right side of the page. The latest version of Flash Player is needed for the enhanced version of the site. |
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