User:Vtaylor/Engineering games

http://engineering4kids.wikispaces.com/Games+and+simulations

test drive

works as expected, ok content

• http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/switch-a-roo/ Switch-a-roo - shows 3 sections of image - switch to match image of specific planet/moon

hard to play, kids may figure it out

• http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/satellite-insight/en/ Satalite Insight http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/satellite-insight/en/#/review/satellite-insight/SatelliteInsight.swf game - tetris-like

• [Mars adventure]
• [Space Place - Play] - games</li>
• [Buzz Lightyear] - series of games - math
• [Mars for Kids]
• TryEngineering games

• [|Fantastic Contraption] - build a simple machine to accomplish a goal. Build a vehicle to move a square from one zone to another zone. Designs have to evolve to climb piles of rubble.
• [|Try Engineering games] - extensive list to choose from

• Beginner's Guide to Aeronautics - NASA simulations

• LEGO Mindstorm
• Solar Car Racing - needs Shockwave - installed, error on Mac - won't play 19jul

Simulations - NASA, FAA - work on laptops - requires Java, access, advances aerodynamics

• Wright flight

Programming

• Scratch - requires Flash

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• [|Try Engineering games] - collection of free online games
• [|8 Videogames to Get Your Kid Into Engineering] - range of platforms, prices, some ad-supported
• [|Control Your Computer with Hand Gestures] - human-machine interface wristband that operates on both motion sensing and by detecting when muscles in the forearm are activated