What games did people play before screens?
Invent rules for a paper game, explore ancient boards, and discover what a board can tell us when its rules are missing.
Explore togetherCuriosity Bundle · Grades 3-5
Everyday Life Long Ago
Explore games light food storage and learning tools through bounded household comparisons.
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How did people see at night before electric lights?
Try a little light in a dim room. Explore old lamps and accounts of evening life before electric lighting.
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How did people keep food from going bad without a fridge?
Compare ways people stored food, then test how a damp paper model changes as water escapes.
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What did school look like long ago?
Make a reusable writing surface and explore clay, wax, and other objects used for learning long ago.
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