Mathalicious posted an article about Brain Chase, an online entertainment and education company based out of Austin. Brain Chase has announced a six week summer learning challenge and global treasure hunt for students in grades two to eight. Students must complete weekly learning challenges over the summer to unlock webisodes. These webisodes contain hidden clues to the location of the treasure, which is a $10,000 globe with gold plated continents. The weekly assignments focus on reading, math and writing, plus six bonus subjects. The assignments use sites like Khan Academy, myOn digital library, Google Sky, and the virtual Smithsonian. The first participant to complete the six week challenge and guess the location of the treasure within a two mile radius wins the $10,000 globe. The six week challenge is a great idea for students to not fall behind during the summer. According to the article, studies have shown students lose a month of math and reading ability during the summer. This challenge is a great way for students to stay motivated and educated throughout the summer.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/brain-chase-announces-massive-6-131500045.html
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