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February 27, 2009

This newsletter is devoted to the 'Educational Games' area of Nobelprize.org, re-launched this week with a fresh new design. Now even easier to navigate, this section actually offers more than just games alone. Profusely illustrated articles, multimedia productions and chances to give us your feedback add to a mix of content which is dedicated to the aim of making learning fun.

Our latest multimedia educational tool, featuring a new addition to Nobelprize.org, the 'Diabetic Dog', is also launched this week. Designed for high school students and based around the discovery of insulin, for which Frederick George Banting and John James Richard Macleod received the 1923 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, this new production places the visitor in an interactive playground where she or he can learn about the effects and uses of insulin. So why not try it out?

Below, as ever, are a selection of our pages, this time all giving a flavour of what can be found within the Educational Games section. We're always keen to receive suggestions for how we might improve our educational outreach materials, so do please let us know what you think.

Adam Smith
Editor-in-Chief

 


Insulin Dog THE DIABETIC DOG
What is insulin? What happens to a person’s blood sugar when they have diabetes? What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes? Learn the answers and have some fun with our new educational production.
Enter the interactive playground »
 


Star Stories GOT A MINUTE?
Then take a one minute trip to the stars with our introductory video to Star Stories, the multimedia environment that shows you how stars are born, how they shine, and what happens when their light goes out!
Watch the video »
 


Particle Accelerators ACCELERATED LEARNING
What do you know about particle accelerators? Try an example of one of our illustrated tutorials, designed to give you the basics in the space of just a few minutes. We even let you try your hand at running one.
Take a look »
 


Red Cross FOLLOWING THE RULES
The International Committee of the Red Cross has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize three times. Our Prisoners of War game aims to teach you about one of their tasks, helping to enforce the Geneva Conventions during wartime.
Play the game »
 


Namesearch KNOW YOUR AUTHORS?
Then see how quickly you can find the names of 100 years’ worth of Nobel Laureates in Literature. It’s fun, gently testing, and educational too!
Put yourself to the test »
 


Book Tip WHO'S READING WHAT?
Find out what other visitors to Nobelprize.org have read, and liked, in our Book Tips section, featuring Nobel Laureates in Literature. And if you feel so inclined, please leave your own recommendations.
Visit Book Tips »
 


Teach DO YOU TEACH?
If so, please take a few moments to let us know what we can do to make your life easier by filling in our short teacher’s questionnaire.
Jump to the form »