Trip to Mars Teaches Earth Biology
published
Title: Lifeboat to Mars
Summary: Fantastic ecosystem sim makes learning biology fun
Pros: Lifeboat to Mars takes kids on a guided tour of "the ecosystem" -- from its microbial producers to its animal consumers -- and lets kids create their own games.
Cons: Some levels are difficult, which might frustrate some kids.
Bottom Line:This excellent interactive tool introduces kids to "modding" as they read, play biology games, and even build and share their own games.
Read more here.
By Graphite from Common Sense Media
Tech & Learning Newsletter
Tools and ideas to transform education. Sign up below.