Collection

Science Games for Kids

Educational games that teach real science through play. Physics, biology, space, ecology, and nutrition — designed by university researchers and research institutions.

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Spacecraft AR

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Spacecraft AR projects interactive 3D models of NASA spacecraft into users' environments using augmented reality for immersive learning.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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StatsSims

FreeiOS
3 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Educational tool using interactive simulations to help college and high school students explore introductory statistics concepts through playful, visual learning.
New York UniversityMathematics & Statistics
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3,2,1 Launch!

FreeiOS
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Three Two One Launch simulates spacecraft launch through eight mini-games covering rocket assembly, spacecraft integration, and orbital targeting tasks.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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ActionCitizen

FreeiOS
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Educational tool using primary sources, maps, and photos to teach students how American citizens can influence government legislation effectively.
Indiana UniversityEconomics & Political Science
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AR Expeditions

FreeAndroid
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
AR Expeditions immerses third through fifth graders in augmented reality experiences with quizzes, vocabulary games, and Florida reading book activities.
University of FloridaLiterature & Cultural Studies
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Aww Snap

FreeiOS Android
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Life science mystery game immersing third to fifth graders in bee pollination research, data collection, and biological competition concepts.
Smithsonian InstitutionLife Sciences
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BumperDucks

FreeiOS Android
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
BumperDucks teaches foundational physics concepts through interactive challenges guiding ducks across a pond, visualizing mass and force principles from Newton's Laws.
Smithsonian InstitutionPhysical Sciences
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CDC BAM! Dining Decisions

FreeiOS
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Game where players sort conveyor belt foods into healthy categories to earn points and learn healthy lifestyle choices.
US Centers for Disease Control and PreventionWellness & Public Health
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CitizIN

FreeiOS
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
CitizIN gives Indiana teachers and students an interactive tool exploring state history, government, and geography through games, videos, and documents.
Indiana UniversityHistory & Archaeology
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Disaster Detector

FreeiOS
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Disaster Detector teaches middle school students to analyze natural hazard data, forecast catastrophic events, and prepare a virtual city for impact.
Smithsonian InstitutionEarth & Environmental Sciences
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Dream Racer

FreeiOS
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Go-kart racing game teaching high school students financial literacy concepts like savings, credit, and budgeting through sponsorships and resource management.
Michigan State UniversityEconomics & Political Science
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Engaging Congress

FreeiOS
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Teaches middle and high school students about American government through interactive games using primary source documents and standards-aligned materials.
Indiana UniversityEconomics & Political Science
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Glider Guide

FreeiOS Android
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Educational game teaching users about geographical land and water features by soaring over five real U.S. terrains with assessment quizzes.
Smithsonian InstitutionEarth & Environmental Sciences
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Grumpy Snowmen

FreeiOS
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Grumpy Snowmen is a casual parody game where Michigan State fans help Sparty defend campus from rival snowmen.
Michigan State UniversityVisual & Performing Arts
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Hipoxia

FreeiOS
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Entertainment game where players navigate a fish through low-oxygen water, saving friends and avoiding predators on phones, tablets, or computers.
Smithsonian InstitutionEarth & Environmental Sciences
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Home on the Range

FreeiOS Android
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Home on the Range presents habitat simulations for grade 2 students as part of Smithsonian Science classroom life science modules.
Smithsonian InstitutionLife Sciences
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Investment Runner

FreeiOS
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Wild West running game teaching investing and stock market concepts. Players grow a virtual brokerage helping clients build wealth.
Michigan State UniversityEconomics & Political Science
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Island Saver

FreeiOS
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Free-to-play game combining endless runner action with strategy world-building where players rescue volcano inhabitants without any in-app purchases.
Michigan State UniversityEarth & Environmental Sciences
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Isotopolis

FreeiOS
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Isotopolis teaches nuclear science through gameplay where players accelerate particles to create isotopes, promoting STEM interest and understanding particle physics.
Michigan State UniversityPhysical Sciences
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ISS Explorer

FreeiOS Android
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Interactive 3D model letting users explore the International Space Station by rotating, zooming, and selecting components to view specific information.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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Light Up the Cave

FreeiOS Android
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
First-grade simulation letting students experiment with light sources in virtual dark environments, introducing reflectivity, beams, and shadow concepts.
Smithsonian InstitutionPhysical Sciences
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Mini Golf Motion

FreeiOS
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Educational app where users design mini golf solutions by applying physics and engineering principles aligned with kindergarten science standards.
Smithsonian InstitutionPhysical Sciences
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Morphy!

FreeiOS
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Morphy! teaches fourth-grade students how animals use external structures for survival through an interactive life science game with alien character.
Smithsonian InstitutionLife Sciences
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NASA Selfies

FreeiOS
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Creates shareable space selfies by superimposing user photos onto virtual spacesuits against captivating images from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering