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Excavate! Mesopotamia Education Game

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Welcome to the shop site for Excavate! Mesopotamia, our ancient Mesopotamia education game. As part of the world history and social studies series Excavate!, this game focuses on aspects of ancient Mesopotamian civilization. Purchase this product for online (HTML 5), for iOS (Apple App Store), or for Android (Google Play and Amazon).  For a full description of the game, including reviews, lesson plans and other general information, please visit the Excavate! Mesopotamia product page by following this link.

This game supports game-based learning data collection for educators using the industry standard GBLxAPI format.

If you need the accompanying lesson materials, find the free download links below.

Teacher Guide

Artifact Based Questions

Inquiry Analysis Lesson

Game Description and Education Standards

Please visit the Excavate! Mesopotamia educational game site for for a full description supported C3 and ELA standards. As part of their standards, all Excavate! games feature game play that aligns with these educational standards.

Part of six civilizations in the Excavate! series, the Excavate! Greece game incorporates the science of archaeology into social studies learning.  For those interested, we offer discount pricing for bundles of 3 or more world history games.

A leader in social studies game-based learning, we at Dig-iT! Games focus our passion on world history games. The Excavate! games help make learning fun for students and teaching easy for teachers.

Classroom Discounts

For purchases of 30 licenses or more, we offer educational discounts.  If you want multiple licenses, please contact us for a quote.

The online version (HTML5 browser) can be purchased from this page.  If preferred, see other app store options below.

Apple App Store (iPad, iPhone)

Android Google Play Store (tablet or phone)

Amazon Appstore (Fire tablets)

The license is per individual. However, it can be installed on multiple devices for same-user use. App Store licenses may be different


Excavate! Egypt Education Game

Welcome to the download page for Excavate! Egypt, our ancient Egypt education game.

If you need the accompanying lesson materials, find the free download links below.

Teacher Guide

Artifact Based Questions

Inquiry Analysis Lesson


Loot Pursuit: Maya

Dig-It! Games is proud to present another chapter in the Loot Pursuit series, Loot Pursuit: Maya! Dive into the ancient world of the Maya and save their artifacts from greedy hands!

Tulum’s Preservation Board discovers a threat of an upcoming robbery by a notorious gang of looters and wants to hire you to excavate the site’s irreplaceable artifacts before these malicious thieves pillage the ruins. To ask such a thing of an amateur archaeologist and mathematician is unheard of, but these are desperate times and history itself needs your help! However, you will need all your math skills to stop them.

Taking a unique approach to teaching history and math, Loot Pursuit: Maya was designed from an archaeological point of view. In this way, players learn by discovery! Aligning with Common Core State Standards for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade, this easy to use game helps players sharpen their Number and Operations skills all while immersed in a new culture.

  • Beautiful graphics and an easy to use interface
  • A Practice Mode for quick reviews and help on tricky topics
  • Skill-based learning
  • Knowledge of the ancient Maya
  • Aligns with Common Core State Standards
  • Designed specifically for grades 4, 5, and 6

As a result of these features, Loot Pursuit: Maya teaches math and social studies in a fun way! Purchase is for a one year subscription per account license.

Want to play on your iPhone or iPad? Try out Loot Pursuit: Tulum!

 


Jamestown History Noun Game

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Overview: Students will review their knowledge of Jamestown by interacting with primary source artifacts and connecting them to corresponding places and people; hence the name: Jamestown Noun.  Students must connect the artifact, place and/or people cards with facts and stories that show a level of understanding of the events and historical reality of life in the Jamestown settlement.

 

Goal:

Collect the most sets of cards by offering a justifiable and historically accurate explanation of how they connect.  Three cards make a set of cards.

 


ExoTrex – Scientific Adventure Game

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The human race is on the brink of extinction and it’s up to YOU to find a new, habitable planet. Use the revolutionary B.E.A.K.E.R. (Basic Element Analysis Kinetic Energy Reactor) fuel cell developed by universe- renowned scientist Dr. Gerald Burke to evaluate exoplanets and find humanity a new home. However, the adventure will require your best chemistry and critical thinking skills. Are you up to the challenge? Then, go play ExoTrex today!

Build Skills in chemistry, planetary science, math, and more

Puzzles and problem-solving exercises empower students in grades 8-10 to engage in active thinking and deeper learning as they build college and career readiness across STEM content areas
• Physical Sciences • Planetary Sciences • Mathematics
• Literacy • Analytical Thinking • Problem Solving

ExoTrex is Standards Aligned

Next Generation Science Standards (Physical and Planetary Sciences Grades 8-10); Common Core State Standards, Literacy (Science and Technical Subjects Grades 8-10)

Platform: Web-based game supported on all browsers.  Will not support most Chromebooks

If you want more, try out Episode 2 of ExoTrex.

NOW FREE – SUPPORTING TEACHERS, STUDENTS, PARENTS DURING CORONAVIRUS


Excavate! MesoAmerica Education Game

Welcome to the shop site for Excavate! MesoAmerica, our ancient MesoAmerica education game. As part of the world history and social studies series Excavate!, this game focuses on aspects of ancient MesoAmerican civilizations including the Maya, Inca, and Aztecs. Purchase this product for online (HTML 5), for iOS (Apple App Store), or for Android (Google Play and Amazon).  For a full description of the game, including reviews, lesson plans and other general information, please visit the Excavate! MesoAmerica product page by following this link.

This game supports game-based learning data collection for educators using the industry standard GBLxAPI format.

If you need the accompanying lesson materials, find the free download links below.

Teacher Guide

Artifact Based Questions

Inquiry Analysis Lesson

Game Description and Education Standards

Please visit the Excavate! MesoAmerica educational game site for for a full description supported C3 and ELA standards. As part of their standards, all Excavate! games feature game play that aligns with these educational standards.

Part of six civilizations in the Excavate! series, the Excavate! MesoAmerica game incorporates the science of archaeology into social studies learning.  For those interested, we offer discount pricing for bundles of 3 or more world history games.

A leader in social studies game-based learning, we at Dig-iT! Games focus our passion on world history games. The Excavate! games help make learning fun for students and teaching easy for teachers.

Classroom Discounts

For purchases of 30 licenses or more, we offer educational discounts.  If you want multiple licenses, please contact us for a quote.

The online version (HTML5 browser) can be purchased from this page.  If preferred, see other app store options below.

Apple App Store (iPad, iPhone)

Android Google Play Store (tablet or phone)

Amazon Appstore (Fire tablets)

The license is per individual. However, it can be installed on multiple devices for same-user use. App Store licenses may be different

 


ElemenTable: Chemistry Review Game

ElemenTable is a reinforcement game for chemistry science teachers and their students.  Match the right elements to their location on the periodic table.  Through this simple game play, students learn more about chemistry and the structure of each element. It’s a great way to review before a test!

For more science games, try out ExoTrex and ExoTrex 2.


Roman Town™

Ladrone is on the loose!

Explore Pompeii, play games and solve puzzles to track down the master thief.  Gather clues by solving challenging mini-games that push your logic and creative thinking skills to the limit.  You’ll need to use all your expertise to beat Ladrone at her own game.

  • 35 unique, replayable puzzles
  • Investigate clues to track Ladrone
  • Play ancient Roman games
  • Detailed factual information about Roman life
  • Explore Pompeii
  • Free to download

Roman Town meets National Education Standards

UPDATE: A revamped version of Roman Town is coming soon! Look out for the update and then return to Fiona and Charlie and their quest to stop Ladrone!


Mayan Mysteries™

Explore the mysterious world of the ancient Maya!

Put your puzzle skills to the test, gather clues and solve the mystery in this hands-on archaeological adventure.  Explore Maya pyramids, investigate the Mayan calendar, excavate priceless artifacts, and travel back in time to explore Maya cities as you track down the mysterious Ladrone.  Will you be the one to locate the mythical city of Ich’aak, revealed only to those with pure hearts and the knowledge to protect the artifacts, sites and culture of the Maya?  The adventure awaits!

  • Become an archaeologist
  • Investigate clues to solve the mystery
  • Travel back in time and visit 8 real Maya cities
  • 25+ challenging puzzles
  • Beautiful graphics and original music transport you to the Maya world
  • 200+ Maya topics to explore
  • Immersive, interactive learning
  • Standards-based content

This game is now only available for older iOS ipads.  Please check availability at this link.

pdficon_large Download Mayan Mysteries™ Lessons

Mayan Mysteries™ aligns to NCSS and CCSS standards

pdficon_large Download Mayan Mysteries™ Standards


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