Science Game Center

ORIGINAL: Science Game Center

About the Science Game Center

The goal of the Science Game Center is to demonstrate to teachers, scientists, museums, and parents the myriad ways games can be used to improve education in math and science. The Science Game Center will provide a place where users can describe their experiences with math and science games, gather information on game strengths and weaknesses, and share tips on how to use games to help students reach their educational goals.

The Science Game Center will have a curated List of Science Games searchable by platform and by curated list of concepts public reviews for each game with 5 star ratings for Fun, Science, and Teaching Effectiveness ability to search for reviews by Teachers, Scientists, or by age of reviewer

long form authoritative discussion by FAS, teacher and scientist for each game

How it works

Any Science Game Center user can write an "Amazon style" review, with three 5-point ratings for Fun, Learning, and Science. Additionally, FAS will vet teachers and scientists and provide them appropriate user profiles. Students under 13, with their parent’s permission, can review games, too. All reviews will be searchable by age of the reviewer, and by reviewers’ area of expertise. A central location for information on many games and with many types of reviewers, the Science Game Center will also increase the audience for each game. A 5th grade teacher can find a game that is intended for AP biology students, reported by scientists to teach basic cell biology, has been used by other 5th grade teachers, and favorably reviewed by 5th grade players.

Analysis and Critical Review

FAS Learning Technologies intends to build the Science Game Center into a center for analysis of learning games. Each game’s page will have three longer, authoritative reviews: one each by FAS, a teacher and a scientist in the field. FAS Learning Technologies, collaborating teachers and scientists will write reviews of games in each field, drawing on the information we collect through discussion with experts gathered at meetings held at FAS. The Science Game Center will provide critical analyses of game functionality, something the learning technology field is missing. Good reviews and helpful analyses by FAS and collaborators can be added to the evaluation section of grant reports. Rewarding developers for high quality games will raise awareness and appreciation for quality learning games.

The Science Game Center is being built by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) Learning Technologies Program. If you're a game developer and would like to have your game featured, contact us today!

One Example:
DNA Damage

DNA Damage

Link nucleotides to repair DNA! Pair the correct nucleotides (gray) with the proper bases on the moving DNA strands. To move to the next level, connect as many of the proper pairs as possible. You will cause mutations if you make incorrect pairs or allow unpaired bases to escape off the right side of your screen! If your mutation rate is too high, you cannot move to the next level.

Produced by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). ASBMB is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization with over 12,000 members. If you do research in biochemistry or molecular biology, you belong with us! Learn more about becoming a member of ASBMB at www.asbmb.org!

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