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
 * [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


 * Learn more...**
 * [|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