Where are the level names from? And Why?

The curricula here were all named after levels in video games.

Why?

It makes it fun for my children. Also, if the children would apply the same persistence, determination, willingness to accept repetition, creativity, teamwork, and research skills to school that they use without thinking for gaming, school would be a lot easier and more fun. Many many of the skills used for success in video games can be applied to schoolwork. And school should be fun, even if it is sometimes tedious (just like games!).

What games are the curricula names from?

The Playroom is a place in Paper Mario.

The Bear Basics is a level in Pacman world 2.

Awakening Woods is a place in Pikmin 2.

The Engine room is a level in Lemmings and in a couple of different Mario games.

Emerald Hill Zone is a level in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

The Omegamatic Warp Drive is a location in Commander Keen GBC.

The Island of the Wicker People is a level in lemmings.

Fine Arts Palace is a location in Mario is Missing!

Cave of the Past is a level in EarthBound.

Sector Z is a stage in Super Smash Bros.