Dec 31 2008
Free Rice
Here is a site at which one can do a little relaxing (truly, how many Free Cell games can be played) while doing good at the same time. It is www.freerice.com. One need not be put off by the suffix “.com;” this is a charitable site associated with the United Nations. There is an advisory, however. A warning states that one may become smarter and I find it to be a valid risk.
In the spirit of educational software, there are 13 subject areas with questions to answer. They are:
Art: Famous Paintings
Chemistry: Basic Symbols, Full list of symbols
English: Grammar, Vocabulary
Foreign language vocabulary: French, German, Italian, Spanish
Geography: Identify Countries on Map, World Capitols
Math: Pre-Algebra, Multiplication tables
For each correct answer, 20 grains of rice are donated to the UN World Food Programme. Spurring one on is a wooden bowl which fills up with the rice as one plays. Incorrect responses show the correct answer. Then, the learning comes from the software’s frequent returning to any question missed, giving a chance to use what has been read.
It is an all-around good deal and banner ads support the site.
This is a great site. It used to be just word definitions, now they’ve expanded it. Makes me feel better when I’m mindlessly surfing the internet - now we can use our boredom to feed the hungry!
Happy New Years, btw
Ciao
Yes, I also knew it when it was just English vocab. it’s a fun site to have in your Bookmarks/Favorites! Have a Healthy, Rewarding New Year!!!!!