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Games for Looking at Ideas and Concepts in Science

This website has a selection of games that can be used to develop understanding of concepts and ideas in Science via a series of puzzles.

There is a game in which reflection and deflection can be explored using a laser beam to identify the location of silver balls in a black box. A game is available for changing resistance in a circuit to disable a bomb. The area of balance and centre of gravity can be explored through a game in which a series of books must be balanced by sliding one over the other. ‘Bungee’ examines the notion of length and weight, with an option to generate graphical information to explore performance in meeting the aim of the task.

There is also a game looking at predators and prey in which pupils must consider food chains and ensuring animals involved will continue to survive in appropriate numbers. Pupils can also engage in an activity whereby the needs of plants must be considered. An activity where building a virtual catapult is the aim. This involves looking at forces.