Osy Osmosis - fun game that helps teach about osmosis

<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Osy Osmosis" height="64" src="http://www.osyosmosis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Osy-Osmosis.png" width="400" /></div><br />Osy Osmosis is a fun, educational game where you help Osy stay safe as she navigates through a very cool world collecting stars. The trick is to use osmosis to keep her in balance.<br /><br />The game is not free ($1.99) but is very good, very fun, and educational. It was developed by researchers and educators and profits go towards creating other educational games.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img class="doc-screenshot-img lightbox goog-inline-block" data-baseurl="https://lh5.ggpht.com/AXe6h71xnMmNjZOnMuClVpxE6BSqMpYV1UP-op7qxRFmAH44odVIKaOtlj98KKMiPSI" data-height="188" data-width="310" itemprop="screenshot" src="https://lh5.ggpht.com/AXe6h71xnMmNjZOnMuClVpxE6BSqMpYV1UP-op7qxRFmAH44odVIKaOtlj98KKMiPSI=h230" title="Osy Osmosis HD" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img class="doc-screenshot-img lightbox goog-inline-block" data-baseurl="https://lh6.ggpht.com/Zig3xJSzSB05cI5HVenU2EuVAtBpnZsKwpB2Sv07OCcNyjGLqDeArPpdwXMb8ttu7Q7H" data-height="188" data-width="310" itemprop="screenshot" src="https://lh6.ggpht.com/Zig3xJSzSB05cI5HVenU2EuVAtBpnZsKwpB2Sv07OCcNyjGLqDeArPpdwXMb8ttu7Q7H=h230" title="Osy Osmosis HD" /></div><br /><br />It could be used as a great way to help teach osmosis in a fun way.<br /><br /><br /><div class="textwidget" style="border: 0px; color: #404040; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font: inherit; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><center style="border: 0px; font-size: 13px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/osy-osmosis-hd/id428070482?mt=8&uo=4" style="border: 0px; color: #0066cc; display: inline; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="itunes_store"><img alt="Osy Osmosis HD - IS3D-Online" src="http://r.mzstatic.com/images/web/linkmaker/badge_appstore-lrg.gif" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; height: auto; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" /></a> <a href="http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.is3donline.osy" style="border: 0px; color: #0066cc; display: inline; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Android app on Google Play" src="http://www.android.com/images/brand/android_app_on_play_logo_small.png" style="border: 0px; font-size: 13px; font: inherit; height: auto; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" /></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/IS3D-LLC-Osy-Osmosis-HD/dp/B0093M2WCA" style="border: 0px; color: #0066cc; display: inline; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Android app on Amazon" src="http://www.osyosmosis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/amazonBadge.png" style="border: 0px; font-size: 13px; font: inherit; height: auto; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" /></a></center></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

Osy Osmosis - fun game that helps teach about osmosis

Osy Osmosis is a fun, educational game where you help Osy stay safe as she navigates through a very cool world collecting stars. The trick i...

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Great, free Educational Games from NOAA about oceans and air

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/14584500/14584902_246f_625x625.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="100" src="http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/14584500/14584902_246f_625x625.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://games.noaa.gov/">NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,</a> has some great, free, educational games that teachers can use with their students.<br /><br />There are over 25 different games and interactive activities that cover topics about water, air, the oceans, environmental issues and ocean life. Many of the games and activities are hosted on other sites, but gathered here for easy access<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/14584500/14584999_2d28_625x625.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="221" src="http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/14584500/14584999_2d28_625x625.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />WaterLife: Where Rivers Meet the Sea is a game based on the ecosystem of a United States west coast estuary. It helps students learn about estuaries, food webs, and why estuaries are essential to ocean life and to humans.<br /><br />This is a great way to have students learn about the oceans, air, and the environment while having fun playing a game.<br /><br /><br /><br />

Great, free Educational Games from NOAA about oceans and air

NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has some great, free, educational games that teachers can use with their student...

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Brain Trainer app for Android helps you give your brain a workout

<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh4.ggpht.com/85wwz7TLO0n97KTlLOe00Bi8vVadZaeeVh3NNG3bViMk_CGvEyl89m9Ipcy1ni_Z0Dc=w124" /></div><br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=brain.trainer">Brain Trainer app for Android</a> is a free (full version for $0.99) app that has games to help you improve your memory and give your brain a workout.<br /><br />There are games on math, letter and number sequences, picture memory games, shapes, colors, sudoku and puzzles.<br /><br />This is a great app that can be used for fun or to help improve memory and thinking skills.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Brain Trainer Free" height="195" src="https://lh5.ggpht.com/NVLwwoq-ieIvmgi6MT7Ar36QtQeevhTAlkk64vu3tleSIslRdTQVtelN4IYpkuL9b-WC=w705" width="400" /></div>

Brain Trainer app for Android helps you give your brain a workout

Brain Trainer app for Android  is a free (full version for $0.99) app that has games to help you improve your memory and give your brain a w...

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CyQuiz - create your own quizzes and games for free

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBI83f5Id4ZREL313RR9LpmCtaTu70WiwZs2ai18w9IHwz84Ee4qBV7R1gezFDwJnJlQOE5HpbBA6G-w_Gvsa1FMo7n2Gb-g0UJ80GaVt40aqZbNccscPWOPzSXw3yBSupGieO-k2hqqg2/s1600/CyQuiz+Home+Page-113754.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="88" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBI83f5Id4ZREL313RR9LpmCtaTu70WiwZs2ai18w9IHwz84Ee4qBV7R1gezFDwJnJlQOE5HpbBA6G-w_Gvsa1FMo7n2Gb-g0UJ80GaVt40aqZbNccscPWOPzSXw3yBSupGieO-k2hqqg2/s320/CyQuiz+Home+Page-113754.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cyquiz.com/">CyQuiz</a> is a free site that allows you to create quizzes and games. You do not need to signup and it works in your browser (no Flash required). It works on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Windows Phone.<br /><br />There are existing quizzes you can use or you can create your own quizzes. Quizzes can have pictures and sound in them and you can create multiple skill levels in the games.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6riGU2kGoNBV1w80a2zOrXB8_C5eRH78oo8Zij2k1fHhlEEx1ZnmqRc5AiQvQny3izDR75m0MlOkvINGQts1VZKr0QUwFKrWibjkjp31T5SwP3xgdyLT44Qo8tWhXE7AegpwhBOrVM1wu/s1600/CyQuiz+Home+Page-114111.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6riGU2kGoNBV1w80a2zOrXB8_C5eRH78oo8Zij2k1fHhlEEx1ZnmqRc5AiQvQny3izDR75m0MlOkvINGQts1VZKr0QUwFKrWibjkjp31T5SwP3xgdyLT44Qo8tWhXE7AegpwhBOrVM1wu/s320/CyQuiz+Home+Page-114111.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />There are game templates and the games are great for helping students learn concepts while having fun.<br /><br />It's free, easy to use, and a great way to create some quizzes and games for your students. You can also have students create games and quizzes as a class project. The site also has tutorials to help you.<br /><br />CyQuiz: <a href="http://www.cyquiz.com/">http://www.cyquiz.com/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

CyQuiz - create your own quizzes and games for free

CyQuiz is a free site that allows you to create quizzes and games. You do not need to signup and it works in your browser (no Flash require...

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CellCraft - learn about cells through interactive game

<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" height="60" src="http://www.cellcraftgame.com/Home_files/CellCraft_logo_03.jpg" style="border: none; height: 171px; width: 319px;" width="100" /></div><br /><a href="http://www.cellcraftgame.com/Home.html">CellCraft</a> is a free interactive game were students learn about the cell as they play the game. It is free to download (as long as you give credit) in three different formats: SWF for embedding on webpages, EXE to play on a Windows computer, and APP to play on a MAC.<br /><br />The creators are also developing a downloadable teacher's packet with more information about the game and lab for students to use as they play the game.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="302" src="http://cellcraftgame.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Screen-shot-2010-05-27-at-11.54.15-PM1.png" width="400" /></div><br />They also have a <a href="http://cellcraftgame.com/blog/">blog</a> and <a href="http://www.cellcraftgame.com/forums/">forum</a> on the site for users to share and get information and tips. There is a separate category in the forum for teachers too. <a href="http://cellcraftgame.com/forums/index.php?board=9.0">http://cellcraftgame.com/forums/index.php?board=9.0</a><br /><br />This is a fun way for students to learn about the cell.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

CellCraft - learn about cells through interactive game

CellCraft is a free interactive game were students learn about the cell as they play the game. It is free to download (as long as you give ...

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ClassTools - create interactive tools and games for Education

<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="95" src="http://www.classtools.net/classtools_premium/logo.gif" width="422" /></div><br /><a href="http://classtools.net/">ClassTools</a> is a free site that allows you to create free educational games, activities, quizzes, and more. You can host them on your own website or blog and there is no sign up required.<br /><br />They also have some great templates, including <a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2011/03/fakebook-facebook-template-for.html">Fakebook (create fake Facebook pages)</a>, Arcade game generator, QR code game generator and even have classroom timers, and a random name picker.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3y93OOiaBNpq2thi-h4XxX_m_KkDSvSEXWn7Yc09Kf3kw1KUOXDXTKb-23dGvXUsg_u5dUShqGCJYw5sFiBW8mfZzox9ujnDYZUK7-xYxgenhppXU0TV5cLIqJIwHogZNZnzEhpxMRYwI/s1600/ClassTools.net++Create+interactive+flash+tools+++games+for+education-095836.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3y93OOiaBNpq2thi-h4XxX_m_KkDSvSEXWn7Yc09Kf3kw1KUOXDXTKb-23dGvXUsg_u5dUShqGCJYw5sFiBW8mfZzox9ujnDYZUK7-xYxgenhppXU0TV5cLIqJIwHogZNZnzEhpxMRYwI/s400/ClassTools.net++Create+interactive+flash+tools+++games+for+education-095836.png" width="242" /></a></div><br />There are video tutorials on how to use the available tools also.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFQMtzSyQPZC00jR4DqYO09uHDw4HC1NJjrfDtnWcGX-Ur3-LhuuCXoxOnmPY2D1vX8udYtWGJv29k4wATNTwzj_wGwBJTMVPjWBSOqVWESsVzvjvZIgWKW-Ep-WFVupZKWV2Xj0usOJp3/s1600/classtools+arcade.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFQMtzSyQPZC00jR4DqYO09uHDw4HC1NJjrfDtnWcGX-Ur3-LhuuCXoxOnmPY2D1vX8udYtWGJv29k4wATNTwzj_wGwBJTMVPjWBSOqVWESsVzvjvZIgWKW-Ep-WFVupZKWV2Xj0usOJp3/s400/classtools+arcade.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />There are some great tools here for teachers to use to make some great activities for students. You could also have students use the tools to create projects for class.<br /><br />NOTE: They are Flash based.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

ClassTools - create interactive tools and games for Education

ClassTools is a free site that allows you to create free educational games, activities, quizzes, and more. You can host them on your own we...

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Simutrans - free game - goal is to establish a successful transport company

<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Simutrans, a freeware transportation simulation game" height="48" src="http://www.simutrans.com/images/header_Simutrans.jpg" title="Simutrans, a freeware transportation simulation game" width="400" /></div><br /><a href="http://www.simutrans.com/">Simutrans</a> is a free simulation game with the goal to establish a successful transportation company.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">Your goal is to establish a successful transport company. Transport passengers, mail and goods by rail, road, ship and air. Interconnect cities, districts, public buildings, industries and tourist attractions by buiding a transport network you always dreamed of.<br /> <br />Control and watch your finances and the traffic of your vehicles and goods. Start in 1880 and finish in 2050. There will be new vehicles and buildings throughout this time.</blockquote><br />So, how does this have anything to do with education? Lots. Students will be developing teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving, organization, finances, and other skills while playing this game. It's a great resource for any class, especially a business class, to use as a learning tool.<br /><br />Simutrans runs on Windows, Linux, BeOS/Haiku, MAC OS X.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="pak64" class="pakset" src="http://www.simutrans.com/gallery/pak64/pak64_1_th.jpg" title="pak64" />  <img alt="pak64.German" class="pakset" src="http://www.simutrans.com/gallery/pak64german/pak64german_1_th.jpg" title="pak64.German" /></div><br /><br /><b>Related:</b><br /><br /><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2012/05/game-on-increasing-learning-through.html">Game On - Increasing Learning through Online Games</a></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2012/03/mission-biotech-free-educational.html">Mission Biotech - free, educational science video game</a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/search/label/educational%20games">Educational Games - lots of them</a><br /><br /><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2012/03/angry-birds-space-and-nasa-team-up-for.html">Angry Birds Space and NASA team up for fun science</a><br /><br /><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2010/11/roller-coaster-game-as-learning-tool-in.html">Roller Coaster Game as Learning Tool in Physics</a><br /><br /><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2010/09/video-games-as-learning-tools-angry.html">Video Games as learning tools (Angry Birds)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2009/10/35-educational-games-and-resources.html">35 Educational Games and Resources</a><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div>

Simutrans - free game - goal is to establish a successful transport company

Simutrans is a free simulation game with the goal to establish a successful transportation company. Your goal is to establish a successful ...

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Game On - Increasing Learning through Online Games

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjli1ZD9fTRbzDwCzWAz2m0JSzWpfIjFWFoVMIVsvX_FaktQjYHI8-_PoXxwaPJ4NXyf06VVmRjoABbu5LyYEfgyPuHGKnbC71gpJ1evdvXZeBwSMdPgNn_V7D5VGlC-7WL3LZJ3SrnPAJX/s1600/Game+On++Increasing+Learning+Through+Online+Games-101716.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="54" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjli1ZD9fTRbzDwCzWAz2m0JSzWpfIjFWFoVMIVsvX_FaktQjYHI8-_PoXxwaPJ4NXyf06VVmRjoABbu5LyYEfgyPuHGKnbC71gpJ1evdvXZeBwSMdPgNn_V7D5VGlC-7WL3LZJ3SrnPAJX/s320/Game+On++Increasing+Learning+Through+Online+Games-101716.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/gameonlearning/">Game On: Increasing Learning though Online Games</a> is a site by teachers that has resources, links, ideas, and <a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/search/label/educational%20games">games</a> to use in education to help students get engaged and understand concepts.<br /><br />The site has sections on why and how games are useful in education to help students learn and understand and then has <a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/search/label/educational%20games">educational games</a> sorted by topic (Arts and Musics, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies) and by grade level under topic (elementary, middle, high school). There is even a <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/gameonlearning/make-your-own">section devoted to resources to help you make your own educational games</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzU7toGsgW4tEd9yQ7TRKMiJx8snflCIda07JxTiAcoXzWrW07GzmDseAL2mKblgTGCuONpQPh5r5bgG_kjyiqpMLu2l8dFKJb3w6brN4vLORQFlasH4CWvWP5eWWcH_mG8vYxjFhYqLD4/s1600/Game+On++Increasing+Learning+Through+Online+Games-101814.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzU7toGsgW4tEd9yQ7TRKMiJx8snflCIda07JxTiAcoXzWrW07GzmDseAL2mKblgTGCuONpQPh5r5bgG_kjyiqpMLu2l8dFKJb3w6brN4vLORQFlasH4CWvWP5eWWcH_mG8vYxjFhYqLD4/s400/Game+On++Increasing+Learning+Through+Online+Games-101814.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />The Science-High School games section has some great games, some of which I knew about, and a bunch that I never knew of. Each page has the link to the game, as well as a description of the game.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbbB2qsbGvQ6Az6lvoA53RQqpu4nm_E3lwcv9RoHDpIZmD9a-p5g8zAQiiuE2ME0brXaobnOydke95mitI0PYl5l-EwZhM7Ipj-R14tiIi5s1AW9nZtRh7-wixGhyTAjAa5xmwBalYjhoJ/s1600/Science++High+School+Games+-+Game+On++Increasing+Learning+Through+Online+Games-102103.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbbB2qsbGvQ6Az6lvoA53RQqpu4nm_E3lwcv9RoHDpIZmD9a-p5g8zAQiiuE2ME0brXaobnOydke95mitI0PYl5l-EwZhM7Ipj-R14tiIi5s1AW9nZtRh7-wixGhyTAjAa5xmwBalYjhoJ/s400/Science++High+School+Games+-+Game+On++Increasing+Learning+Through+Online+Games-102103.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/gameonlearning/">Game On</a> is a great resource for educators looking to incorporate games into their classroom to help students get engaged, develop skills, and better understand a topic.<br /><br /><br /><b>Related:</b><br /><br /><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2012/03/mission-biotech-free-educational.html">Mission Biotech - free, educational science video game</a><br /><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/search/label/educational%20games">Educational Games - lots of them</a><br /><br /><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2012/03/angry-birds-space-and-nasa-team-up-for.html">Angry Birds Space and NASA team up for fun science</a><br /><br /><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2010/11/roller-coaster-game-as-learning-tool-in.html">Roller Coaster Game as Learning Tool in Physics</a><br /><br /><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2010/09/video-games-as-learning-tools-angry.html">Video Games as learning tools (Angry Birds)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2009/10/35-educational-games-and-resources.html">35 Educational Games and Resources</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

Game On - Increasing Learning through Online Games

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NationStates - free nation simulation game - create and run your own country

<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Jennifer Government: NationStates" class="logo" height="59" src="http://www.nationstates.net/images/bannertitle.png" title="Jennifer Government: NationStates" width="400" /></div><br /><a href="http://www.nationstates.net/">NationStates</a> is a nation simulation game that allows you to create your own country with your own politics and ideas and then care for its people, "or oppress them".<br /><br />You can also interact with other countries, participate in a type of united nations, and run your country as you see fit. There is a news and forum section also to share and get ideas and information.<br /><br />This is a great way for students to really explore politics and government.<br /><br />Here's a spotlight page on one of the countries.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh09-GvImeH-hbwKH5cNqb2MZ__CYP0E3k4KXpOZrBhew3odp5mptPGCtY-Va9__aQ_qSeJAYC35HI49HWzLG0em3bMzZ0UvoqbBTkytOF1LB-tDQ67bC6iVBxnrCPsdBRaLAYQMNSB5f2_/s1600/NationStates+++The+Queendom+of+Kindjal-115141.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh09-GvImeH-hbwKH5cNqb2MZ__CYP0E3k4KXpOZrBhew3odp5mptPGCtY-Va9__aQ_qSeJAYC35HI49HWzLG0em3bMzZ0UvoqbBTkytOF1LB-tDQ67bC6iVBxnrCPsdBRaLAYQMNSB5f2_/s400/NationStates+++The+Queendom+of+Kindjal-115141.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

NationStates - free nation simulation game - create and run your own country

NationStates is a nation simulation game that allows you to create your own country with your own politics and ideas and then care for its ...

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The Physics of Angry Birds Space explained

<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.rovio.com/UserFiles/Press%20kits/thumbs/__thumb_-2-Angry_Birds_Space_PC_splash_1920x1080.jpg" /> </div><br /><a href="http://www.rovio.com/en/news/press-releases/140/angry-birds-space-announced-from-space/">Angry Birds Space</a> is the newest version of the extremely popular game and it is as fun and addicting as the other versions.<br /><br />I have always thought that games made an excellent learning tool when done right, with the right support by the teacher. Many video games teach students actual content knowledge, but most of them teach critical thinking and problem solving techniques. Research has shown that video games are effective as learning tools and many companies are working on educational video games. But, other video games can be used educationally also.<br /><br />I love <a href="http://www.rovio.com/en/our-work/games">Angry Birds</a>. I've have played, and solved, every version of the game and every level. It's one of those games you can't put down. I've played on my <a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2010/02/review-palm-pre-and-pixi.html">old Palm Pre+</a>, my <a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2011/07/hp-touchpad-review.html">HP TouchPad</a>, my <a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2011/10/android-smartphone-and-apps-i-use-as.html">Droid Incredible 2</a>, and even on <a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2010/01/google-chrome-web-browser-revisited.html">Chrome</a>. My students and I are always talking about the new levels and how to solve them. I also use it <a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2010/09/video-games-as-learning-tools-angry.html">in my Physics class</a> to allow students to have fun while investigating forces, motion, momentum, angles and projectile motion. They have to analyze the problem and think through solutions. They learn and have fun.<br /><br />Each time someone talks about using Angry Birds as an educational tool, there is someone else talking about it's errors or inaccuracies. It's actually built using a very good and accurate physics engine, so it is a great educational tool. But, <a href="http://www.rovio.com/en/news/press-releases/140/angry-birds-space-announced-from-space/">Angry Birds Space</a> has a whole new part to it - variable gravity fields. While some have said that it is inaccurate, I think it is just being creative. There are bubbles around the space objects that have different gravitational and frictional effects. They are not true examples of how gravity works around an object, but are fun and different and can be used as an educational tool.<br /><br /><img height="212" src="http://cultofmac.cultofmaccom.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/angry-birds-space.jpeg" width="320" /><br /><br />Rhett Allain, a writer at Wired Magazine, has analyzed the physics of Angry Birds Space and "has now <a href="http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/03/the-gravitational-force-in-angry-birds-space/">calculated the forces</a> that act within the bubble-like region outside asteroids. After going through the first level, Allain found a constant force that acts as a sort of gravitational pull, along with a constant frictional force that pulls in the opposite direction as the bird's velocity. The birds are launched at a similar speed as on Earth (25 m/s in space as opposed to 23 m/s), but Allain suspects they get a slight speed boost as they enter the "air" around the asteroid. You can go ahead and read the source to see his work, which includes both calculations of the birds' potential energy and scripted models that mimic the motion of a red bird in orbit."<br /><br />Read more about his analysis here: <a href="http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/03/the-gravitational-force-in-angry-birds-space/">http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/03/the-gravitational-force-in-angry-birds-space/ </a><br /><br /><br /><b>Source</b>:  <a href="http://www.theverge.com/">http://www.theverge.com</a><br /><br /><b>Related:</b><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2010/09/video-games-as-learning-tools-angry.html">Video Games as Learning Tools (Angry Birds)</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

The Physics of Angry Birds Space explained

  Angry Birds Space  is the newest version of the extremely popular game and it is as fun and addicting as the other versions. I have always...

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Phyfun - Physics Games - learn, explore and have fun

<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Free physics games online" border="0" height="65px" src="http://www.phyfun.com/Images/logo.gif" width="280px" /></div><br /><a href="http://www.phyfun.com/">Phyfun</a> is a collection of physics games that are free to play and download. They are physics based, and include  platform, equilibrium, construction, demolition, motion, stacking and puzzle games and much more.<br /><br />The games are fun, and can be used to demonstrate and explore different physics concepts.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXRg2EI2N-mfRGcnLLYOdcH4cjBsDgvigrWwkc1khwWfXrUXysVC_CgRMBzM110YBYUUcbipDPl61uvw-ZQzAyyf3jbEnUQjH6DxQ3vhSZXLaRhGzB2LQRHpxDPvG0N49H4dWP8f3E37V8/s1600/Physics+Games+-+Free+Physics-based+Games+on+Phyfun.com-133441.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXRg2EI2N-mfRGcnLLYOdcH4cjBsDgvigrWwkc1khwWfXrUXysVC_CgRMBzM110YBYUUcbipDPl61uvw-ZQzAyyf3jbEnUQjH6DxQ3vhSZXLaRhGzB2LQRHpxDPvG0N49H4dWP8f3E37V8/s320/Physics+Games+-+Free+Physics-based+Games+on+Phyfun.com-133441.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />

Phyfun - Physics Games - learn, explore and have fun

Phyfun is a collection of physics games that are free to play and download. They are physics based, and include  platform, equilibrium, con...

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Mission Biotech - free, educational science video game

<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="MissionBiotech" height="40" src="http://missionbiotech.com/images/logo.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; height: 70px; width: 553px;" width="320" /></div><br /><a href="http://missionbiotech.com/">Mission Biotech</a> is a free, immersive computer game that has students solve challenging problems in biotechnology. It is part of the OUTBREAK project funded by the National Science Foundation.<br /><br />The game is an interesting and fun virtual environment, first person adventure game using 3D graphics. It takes place in the virtual National Laboratory for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (NLBB). Players are biotechnologists and have to diagnose a deadly virus that is turning into a pandemic. The game progresses with students learning new things to complete the game and mini-games, learning science and simulated biotechnology techniques. The students extract nucleic acids, conduct polymerase chain reactions (PCR) and analyze their results, just like a real scientist would.<br /><br />There is a page for teachers that has instructions on how to get their class started use the game. By signing up as a teacher, you will gain access to curriculum and lesson materials and be able to track your students' progress in the game.<br /><br />This is a great, fun, interactive way for students to learn and apply what they have learned. They learn and use biology skills and knowledge, analysis, critical thinking, and problem solving.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tub" src="http://missionbiotech.com/images/mbt_lab.jpg" /> <img height="160" src="http://www.satoworks.com/After_2005/MissionBioTech/MBT02.jpg" width="200" /></div><br /><br />Mission Biotech - gaming for learning: <a href="http://missionbiotech.com/">http://missionbiotech.com/ </a><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Related:</b><br /><br /><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2012/03/angry-birds-space-and-nasa-team-up-for.html">Angry Birds Space and NASA team up for fun science</a><br /><div><br /></div><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2010/11/roller-coaster-game-as-learning-tool-in.html">Roller Coaster Game as Learning Tool in Physics</a><br /><br /><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2010/09/video-games-as-learning-tools-angry.html">Video Games as learning tools (Angry Birds)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2009/10/35-educational-games-and-resources.html">35 Educational Games and Resources</a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div>

Mission Biotech - free, educational science video game

Mission Biotech is a free, immersive computer game that has students solve challenging problems in biotechnology. It is part of the OUTBREA...

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TryEngineering - engineering simulations and info on engineering

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRGNZE0eRJhPzSMgG_Iqejh5B_MoLJwHelPhGZawqSFKDoSuI_BrrsxwPYSPCRAhFp_q49I-N46-Dc5PtYcIRC9NAj8TxivlSZ2G50lwsuEXThTDt_5JUTSSMZklPylxUC_CsBQWUG8fLs/s1600/tryengineering.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="92" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRGNZE0eRJhPzSMgG_Iqejh5B_MoLJwHelPhGZawqSFKDoSuI_BrrsxwPYSPCRAhFp_q49I-N46-Dc5PtYcIRC9NAj8TxivlSZ2G50lwsuEXThTDt_5JUTSSMZklPylxUC_CsBQWUG8fLs/s640/tryengineering.png" width="540" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="http://tryengineering.org/">TryEngineering</a> is a great site about engineering. It has information on engineering careers, what engineers do, engineering colleges and more.<br /><br />There are resources for students, teachers, counselors and parents about engineering careers, how to prepare, colleges and more. Students can explore what it takes to become an engineer, find a college, ask questions and get answers from engineers and engineering students, get news about engineering and technology and more.<br /><br />The coolest part of the site though is the "Games" section. In this section, students can select from 27 different resources where they can design, model, and test products and solutions to problems, simulate engineering projects, answer engineering trivia questions and more. Projects include bionic arms, parachutes, solar cars, roller coasters, bridges and more. Some are hosted/created by TryEngineering and others are links to other sites. There are links to more information about each topic also. Some of the games are Flash Based, some Shockwave based, other HTML.<br /><br />These "games" and simulations are a great way for students to learn about engineering and apply math, science, and problem solving skills to an authentic problem.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuz1rV6DPhl1R0Q2eLKgJXto1cA9wNqkumljHs6ADqiHygwqmtuWPOQavdma8WYLIwVy7HNJOvK1vkraXYsYTS61SOp8dvIs5t0cG7HFggacEC4q8zRdDkBWw2KldbKZFyGBT2po1aY4OT/s1600/tryengineering+games.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuz1rV6DPhl1R0Q2eLKgJXto1cA9wNqkumljHs6ADqiHygwqmtuWPOQavdma8WYLIwVy7HNJOvK1vkraXYsYTS61SOp8dvIs5t0cG7HFggacEC4q8zRdDkBWw2KldbKZFyGBT2po1aY4OT/s400/tryengineering+games.png" width="242" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><b><u>Related:</u></b><br /><br /><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/p/stem-science-tech-engineering-math.html">STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Resources for students and Teachers.</a><br /><div>(collection of resources, links, and more on science, technology, engineering and math lessons, careers and more)</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2012/01/10-important-skills-students-need-for.html">10 Important Skills Students need for the Future</a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>

TryEngineering - engineering simulations and info on engineering

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PowerUp the Game - have fun while learning about engineering and the environment

<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="PowerUp The Game" border="0" src="http://www.powerupthegame.org/images/logo_pu.gif" /></div><br /><a href="http://www.powerupthegame.org/home.html">PowerUp the Game</a> is a 3D, action strategy, multi-player, free, online game. The premise is that the Planet Helios is being destroyed from the side effects of burning fossil fuels for energy. The environment is damaged with CO2, pollution, extreme weather, and more.<br /><br />Players work together in extreme environments to try to save the planet, learning about environmental issues and designing systems to harness renewable energy.<br /><br /><img height="216" id="il_fi" src="http://www.ibm.com/ibm/greateribm/images/PowerUp300.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="300" /><img height="216" id="il_fi" src="http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2008/02/18/power-up-game_5965.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="320" /><img height="240" id="il_fi" src="http://www.techlivez.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/windowslivewriteribmpresentspowerupmmo-f8edibm-powerup-mmo3.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="320" /><br /><br /><br />It's fun, it takes critical-thinking and problem solving skills, along with teamwork and is educational. There is a <a href="http://www.powerupthegame.org/teachers.html">teacher's guide and lesson plans</a> to help teachers use this in class. It combines science and engineering to address STEM initiatives.<br /><br />It is available for Windows and Mac OS.<br /><br />The only issue I see is that it may be blocked in some districts, like mine, because it is a "game."<br /><br />The game was developed in cooperation with museums, energy agencies, and educators (including <a href="http://www.skills21.org/">Education Connection in CT</a> - one of our area resource centers.)<br /><br />Check it out.<br /><br /><br /><br />

PowerUp the Game - have fun while learning about engineering and the environment

PowerUp the Game is a 3D, action strategy, multi-player, free, online game. The premise is that the Planet Helios is being destroyed from t...

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Arcademic Skill Builders - free online educational games

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/8150000/8150368_4b04_625x625.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="74" src="http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/8150000/8150368_4b04_625x625.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/">Arcademic Skill Builders</a> is a free online resource offering educational video games. These web-based learning games assist K-8 students with basic math, language arts, vocabulary and thinking skills in the classroom or at home. Students can play together in groups of four, eight or 12 students at one time. The games can be integrated into instruction with the use of a projector screen, interactive white board or computer lab. All Arcademic games are developed to align with state standards and the Common Core Standards.<br /><br />The games are well designed, fun and educational.

Arcademic Skill Builders - free online educational games

Arcademic Skill Builders is a free online resource offering educational video games. These web-based learning games assist K-8 students wit...

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bubbabrain - online education games and quizzes

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/8136500/8136663_fd04_625x625.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="83" src="http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/8136500/8136663_fd04_625x625.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bubbabrain.com/index.php">bubbabrain</a> is a site that offers online educational games and quizzes. They are organized by grade level and course topic and include AP classes. It's easy to use and has some great games.<br /><br />Most are quiz type games and if you get it wrong, it tells you to try again.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/8136500/8136627_f40a_625x625.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="145" src="http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/8136500/8136627_f40a_625x625.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>

bubbabrain - online education games and quizzes

bubbabrain is a site that offers online educational games and quizzes. They are organized by grade level and course topic and include AP cl...

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Google a Day - puzzles to be solved using Google Search

<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img height="79" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSHavgnvAv3DnZeUi6gq6NAvEF0Vmjrv_K5rMpXe8OgAiNQVDisVA" width="200" /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://agoogleaday.com/">A Google A Day</a> is a neat new site from Google. The site posts a puzzle and then you use Google to search for the solution. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzaLoDxPGjoup7pr_YQ7gQ3begcUy2JoGiTaYddWtVOQSThRBlqEdn5UsREFJQuIhVBPB4hMflV1S75SYXGBGvEwLeBFnn6DLyEnUhtTI8vJ3lhAVFN58ENg-6tvUXFZ6YtagFTlBjj0E/s1600/google+a+day.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzaLoDxPGjoup7pr_YQ7gQ3begcUy2JoGiTaYddWtVOQSThRBlqEdn5UsREFJQuIhVBPB4hMflV1S75SYXGBGvEwLeBFnn6DLyEnUhtTI8vJ3lhAVFN58ENg-6tvUXFZ6YtagFTlBjj0E/s320/google+a+day.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The daily puzzle can be solved using clever search skills on Google. Google will post the questions daily on <a href="http://agoogleaday.com/">agoogleaday.com</a> and also will be printed in above the New York Times crossword puzzle. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The site uses Deja Google, a new platform from Google, that leaves out recent web pages. This makes the game a little more interesting and challenging. Deja Google is defined by Google as a<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"> wormhole inspired time machine that searches the Internet as it existed before the game began. Because nobody wants someone's recent blog post about finding an answer spoiling their fun."</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This could be a fun activity for teachers to use in their classrooms. Students can learn about something new while improving their search skills. It takes creativity and critical thinking, so it's a great way to get students to explore and expand those skills. </span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span>

Google a Day - puzzles to be solved using Google Search

A Google A Day is a neat new site from Google. The site posts a puzzle and then you use Google to search for the solution.  The daily puzzl...

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Roller Coaster Game as Learning Tool in Physics

In my physics classes, when we study work, energy and energy conversions, I relate it to amusement park rides such as roller coasters. The students can all relate to these things and they are great examples of work being done to give an object (the roller coaster) potential energy which then gets converted to kinetic energy and so one. We are also able to bring in forces, friction, and other topics. The students love it, it keeps their interest, and they learn!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHzCCxaJTp_-Yb3D7_z_1vRx1K1RHvTTP4sqjYzrY4E2TGs9gnDUO_pkjLu1dOvHhSDbB3OKfBToibzY64suHIoGF4bglu5ymps9moCB9dhyphenhyphenEvJwHEDlNPgTG7CmAlcE2ClBr_0F7vZJc/s1600/roller+coaster+creator.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHzCCxaJTp_-Yb3D7_z_1vRx1K1RHvTTP4sqjYzrY4E2TGs9gnDUO_pkjLu1dOvHhSDbB3OKfBToibzY64suHIoGF4bglu5ymps9moCB9dhyphenhyphenEvJwHEDlNPgTG7CmAlcE2ClBr_0F7vZJc/s320/roller+coaster+creator.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />One activity I had them complete right before the Thanksgiving break is to play an online game. Yes, I said it, a game. The game is <a href="http://www.perthnow.com.au/fun-games/rollercoaster-creator/story-fn4ej4lr-1111117325689">Roller Coaster Creator</a>. I found the site by doing a Google search and played it myself first. It is a lot of fun, but I wasn't sure how educational it was. So, I tried it out on my students. They loved it. They all tried to get the highest scores and the best designs. But, more importantly was the conversations they were having while using it. They were talking like physicists and engineers. "We have to increase this hill so there is more potential energy". "There is too much friction." "That loop will create too much g-force for the passengers." "In order to have the car jump that gap, we need a different angle and more velocity."<br /><br />The conversations were great! I was so happy to see them learning and applying the concepts that they had learned while having fun!!<br /><br />Now, I just have to keep this fun level going and get some more great activities for them.<br /><br />Share your educational games (or games you've used in education) with us.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Roller Coaster Game as Learning Tool in Physics

In my physics classes, when we study work, energy and energy conversions, I relate it to amusement park rides such as roller coasters. The s...

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Video Games as learning tools (Angry Birds)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZOWvm5VWoyGWvwxaxu-9nvNZmHzoIGq0etZ4pDUNIhRGj92g8gwxn07b28phIJwpwj0034E_UuA-j3bNaFsWvxB6NpcdKQPykspUQNYwn_A-DAYUEv7cguxpp0CZ2rq3T5hRAGhxsIA/s1600/angrybirds_big.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZOWvm5VWoyGWvwxaxu-9nvNZmHzoIGq0etZ4pDUNIhRGj92g8gwxn07b28phIJwpwj0034E_UuA-j3bNaFsWvxB6NpcdKQPykspUQNYwn_A-DAYUEv7cguxpp0CZ2rq3T5hRAGhxsIA/s320/angrybirds_big.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Today I just read </span><a href="http://edudemic.com/2010/09/using-video-games-as-a-teaching-tool/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">an article on video games as learning tools</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> on </span><a href="http://edudemic.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Edudemic</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. I have always thought that games made an excellent learning tool when done right, with the right support by the teacher. Many video games teach students actual content knowledge, but most of them teach critical thinking and problem solving techniques. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Research has shown that video games are effective as learning tools and many companies are working on educational video games. But, other video games can be used educationally also. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I just downloaded <a href="http://www.precentral.net/app-gallery/app-catalog/angry-birds">Angry Birds for my Palm Pre+</a> last night and loved it. The premise is simple. A bunch of pigs steal eggs from the birds. The birds then go after the pigs. The birds get launched using a slingshot and try to knock down the pigs structures. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As I was playing, I realized that there was physics at play here, and since I teach physics, I was very excited. Projectile Motion, structures, stability, materials, and dynamics all come into play. If you understand those concepts, you'll do better at the game. If you don't know those concepts, you will learn them while playing. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There is nothing really bad about the game. It is extremely popular and received high praise from reviewers. My only problem is that I need it in a Windows version for my classroom! </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The game is available for <a href="http://www.rovio.com/index.php?page=angry-birds">Palm webOS phones (Pre and Pixi), Nokia phones, and iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad.</a></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Angry Birds features hours of gameplay, challenging physics-based castle demolition, and lots of replay value. Each of the 150 levels requires logic, skill, and brute force to crush the enemy.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> " </span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As an educator, I am always looking for new, engaging ways to teach my students. Using video games is a great way to do this.</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Share video games that you use for education!</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Note: Edudemic is a great resource site for educators. In their own words, Edudemic is </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">a website devoted to these ‘geeky’ things with an education slant. We focus on what’s happening in the tech world and how it applies to higher education. We’re not trying to be the next Gizmodo, we’re trying to help educators get the most out of their students and vice versa.</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span>

Video Games as learning tools (Angry Birds)

Today I just read an article on video games as learning tools  on Edudemic . I have always thought that games made an excellent learning too...

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35 Educational Games and Resources

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4sSXlOGozwfX0-xDjBBBTKaxYBANru0f97W3z_H6EBY-U_yGiJ0QaDAb6nx9zJYKaZqVsomnjEph8wwRHQfUdMAoCKpH2RDG3nAQVKBnaXgAcXUKfM_hkYzGWwBuDQ5nlOPzbXEfQa5k/s1600-h/free+tech+teachers.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395060143420331410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4sSXlOGozwfX0-xDjBBBTKaxYBANru0f97W3z_H6EBY-U_yGiJ0QaDAb6nx9zJYKaZqVsomnjEph8wwRHQfUdMAoCKpH2RDG3nAQVKBnaXgAcXUKfM_hkYzGWwBuDQ5nlOPzbXEfQa5k/s400/free+tech+teachers.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 54px;" /></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Free Technology for Teachers just posted a great list of 35 educational games and resources.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are some great resources on there. He has 35 resources listed, and some of them have multiple games available. </div><div><br /></div><div>Check it out<a href="http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2009/10/35-educational-games-and-games.html"> HERE.</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>

35 Educational Games and Resources

Free Technology for Teachers just posted a great list of 35 educational games and resources. There are some great resources on there. He has...

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