Looking for new Angry Birds science games for the classroom? Legends of Learning just launched two middle school titles starring the Angry Birds cast: Angry Birds: Forces in Action (forces & Newton’s laws, ~20 min, NGSS MS-PS2.A-2) and Angry Birds: Surfing Piggies (waves — amplitude, wavelength, frequency, ~25 min, NGSS MS-PS4.A-1). Both are free for teachers to assign on Legends of Learning.
What’s new: Angry Birds science games on Legends of Learning
| Game | Grades | Playtime | Standard | Science focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angry Birds: Forces in Action | 6–8 | ~20 min | NGSS MS-PS2.A-2 | Forces, motion, Newton’s 1st & 2nd laws |
| Angry Birds: Surfing Piggies | 6–8 | ~25 min | NGSS MS-PS4.A-1 | Waves — amplitude, wavelength, frequency |
Students already know Angry Birds. These games use that familiarity so middle schoolers test physics ideas instead of only memorizing formulas — with Professor Pig guiding investigations in Forces in Action, and wave challenges on every surf run in Surfing Piggies.
Angry Birds: Forces in Action — teach forces and Newton’s laws with a game
Angry Birds: Forces in Action turns slingshot launches, collisions, and trajectories into classroom science. Each level is a visual experiment: change the surface, compare how objects move, and ask what happens when an unbalanced force acts on an object. Guided by Professor Pig, every challenge is a mini investigation — ideal if you’re introducing motion physics visually (NGSS MS-PS2.A-2).
Students drag the slingshot to set direction and power, launch, and observe how motion changes — practicing force, balanced and unbalanced forces, velocity, acceleration, inertia, and Newton’s First and Second Laws through play.
What teachers are saying
Mike: This game applies Newton’s Laws and the laws of motion to Angry Birds gameplay. It is engaging, fun, and best of all there are clear connections to the physics of motion in each level. Vocabulary, graphs, and concepts are all clearly explained. This is excellent as an extension or early finisher work. Great resource!
Michele: This highly entertaining, Angry Birds-themed game will be a favorite with middle school students and serves as an exceptional companion to classroom instruction. It seamlessly includes all the necessary vocabulary and concepts related to force and motion, making it incredibly easy to integrate into a science unit. Because students have so much fun playing, they will not even realize how much physics they are actually learning.
Play / assign: teachers.legendsoflearning.com/games/4753
Angry Birds: Surfing Piggies — teach waves through a game online
Angry Birds: Surfing Piggies is a fast-paced wave adventure for middle school. Students ride the waves while mastering amplitude, wavelength, and frequency — applying wave properties to dodge obstacles, land tricks, and complete missions (NGSS MS-PS4.A-1).
Choose Story Mode to learn and explore, or Practice Mode for tougher levels. Short learning loops + Angry Birds humor keep students motivated while they practice real wave science.
What teachers are saying
Katie: This game is a really fun and interactive way to learn about waves.
Michele: This excellent game is a fun, highly recommended tool when teaching students about the properties of waves. Set against the popular Angry Birds theme that all students enjoy, the game features exceptional animation and offers both a Story Mode and a Practice Mode. Students actively learn by riding waves and adjusting wave properties — a hands-on mechanic that reinforces core concepts and leads to success on the assessment questions between rounds.
Play / assign: teachers.legendsoflearning.com/games/4763
How to use these Angry Birds games in a middle school science lesson
Forces & motion day (Forces in Action)
- Warm-up (5 min): What is a force? What happens if two people push opposite ways?
- Play (~20 min): assign Forces in Action.
- Exit ticket: How do you find net force? What happens when net force is zero?
Waves day (Surfing Piggies)
- Warm-up (5 min): Name two waves. How are waves related to energy?
- Play (~25 min): assign Surfing Piggies.
- Exit ticket: Name three wave properties (amplitude, wavelength, frequency) and one example from the game.
How to assign (free for teachers)
- Create a free teacher account at legendsoflearning.com.
- Open Forces in Action or Surfing Piggies — or search Angry Birds.
- Add to a playlist and assign to your class.
Explore the full Angry Birds collection on Legends of Learning
Forces in Action and Surfing Piggies are the newest science launches — but the Angry Birds × Legends of Learning collaboration already includes math and science titles for elementary and middle school. Search Angry Birds in Legends to browse the full set.
New science launches (grades 6–8)
| Game | Playtime | Focus | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forces in Action | ~20 min | Forces & Newton’s laws | NGSS MS-PS2.A-2 |
| Surfing Piggies | ~25 min | Waves | NGSS MS-PS4.A-1 |
More Angry Birds science games
| Game | Grades | Playtime | Focus | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetic Power | 6–8 | ~29 min | Kinetic energy | NGSS MS-PS3.A-3 |
| Return Home — Middle | 6–8 | ~27 min | Gravitational force | NGSS MS-PS2.B-2 |
| Eggstraction | 3–5 | ~24 min | Collisions & forces | NGSS ES-PS3.C-1 |
| Return Home — Elementary | 3–5 | ~27 min | Gravitational force | NGSS ES-PS2.B-3 |
| Solar Smash! | 3–5 | ~21 min | Earth & solar system | NGSS ES-ESS1.B-1 |
Angry Birds math games
| Game | Grades | Playtime | Focus | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiplication Portal | 3–5 | ~30 min | Basic multiplication | CCSS 3.OA.A.1 |
| Space Tactics | 3–5 | ~21 min | Linear geometry | CCSS 4.G.A.1 |
| Coordinate | 3–5 | ~20 min | Coordinate plane | CCSS 5.G.A.1 |
| Decimals | 6–8 | ~20 min | Decimal arithmetic | CCSS 6.NS.B.3 |
FAQ
Are there new Angry Birds educational games for school?
Yes — Angry Birds: Forces in Action and Angry Birds: Surfing Piggies just launched on Legends of Learning for middle school science. They’re part of a wider Angry Birds classroom collection that already includes science titles (Kinetic Power, Return Home, Eggstraction, Solar Smash!) and math titles (Multiplication Portal, Space Tactics, Coordinate, Decimals) for grades 3–8.
What science do the new games teach?
Forces in Action → forces, motion, Newton’s 1st & 2nd laws (NGSS MS-PS2.A-2). Surfing Piggies → wave properties (NGSS MS-PS4.A-1).
What grades are the new games for?
Both new titles are built for grades 6–8. Other Angry Birds games on Legends cover grades 3–5 and 6–8.
Are Angry Birds classroom games free for teachers?
Yes — teachers can create a free Legends of Learning account and assign any Angry Birds game in the collection to their class.
Can students play on Chromebook or iPad?
Games run in the browser. Forces in Action also supports iPad; both new titles support text-to-speech and save progress (where noted).
