Watch and Learn: Games

Description

Games have been part of human life for thousands of years. From ancient board games played by Egyptian pharaohs to modern video games enjoyed by millions around the world, games have shaped cultures, inspired innovation, taught valuable skills, and brought people together.

Using the popular Crash Course Games series as its foundation, Watch & Learn: Games invites learners to explore the history and evolution of gaming through engaging educational videos, nonfiction reading, vocabulary development, and meaningful comprehension activities. Along the way, your child will discover that games are much more than entertainment.

They are windows into technology, psychology, strategy, storytelling, economics, and human behavior.

More Than Just Playing Games

Designed for middle and high school learners, each lesson pairs carefully selected Crash Course episodes with reading passages, vocabulary practice, and comprehension activities that help students dive deeper into the ideas behind the games they enjoy.

This study includes an exploration of:

• What Makes a Game a Game?
• Ancient Board Games and Early Gaming Cultures
• The Origins of Dice, Strategy, and Competition
• The Dawn of Video Games and Arcade Culture
• Atari, Nintendo, Sega, and the Console Wars
• The Rise of Home Gaming Systems
• PlayStation, Xbox, and Modern Gaming Technology
• Online Gaming, MMORPGs, and Virtual Communities
• Mobile Games and Social Gaming
• Card Games, Trading Card Games, and Collectible Games
• Board Games, Euro Games, and Modern Tabletop Gaming
• Educational Games and Learning Through Play
• Gaming Psychology, Design, and Innovation
• The Cultural Impact of Games Around the World

And so much more!

Perfect for gamers, technology enthusiasts, history lovers, and curious learners, this companion guide turns the acclaimed Crash Course series into a complete, ready-to-use homeschool study that encourages critical thinking and meaningful learning.