The Rice University Center for Technology and Learning has a website designed for middle and high school students to explore science topics through games that you won't want to miss. Web Adventures has two sections: 1) for teachers--online activities, guide, free games and more; 2) for students--independent cases where students learn about the topic (e.g., forensic science) and then use what they learn to solve mysteries.
From investigating substances that have both harmful and helpful effects to what it takes to be a forensic scientist in CSI-like adventures, games let students learn about science as they solve the cases. Science careers lets students explore first-hand what it takes to have a career in science.
Teachers: try out this website to introduce a new scientific topic, help them discover what it means to be a scientist or as individual follow-up enrichment activities.
Try using some of these games with your students and let me know what you think!
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