Take a unique and delightful approach to history with this site that examines the evolution of toys and games. To get the full benefit from this site, some creative teacher planning is required, but the possibilities are endless. As students discover the origins of some of their favorite toys, as well as those enjoyed by their parents and grandparents, they can explore the cultural and societal influences that affected these diversionary inventions. Learn what goes into the production of some of our favorite toys and games, and meet the industry’s most successful inventors. After exploring the site, take the interactive quiz and see how much you’ve learned. There is also a "Toy Timeline." You’ll never look at Lincoln Logs or checkers in quite the same way! This site requires Flash. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.
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