Back to School with Fun Science Games Students Love!
Hi Legends! The new school year is right around the corner—energize your classroom with engaging science games! Legends’ Learning Universe keeps growing with fresh, interactive experiences that bring science to life.
Whether you’re kicking off back-to-school season or looking to spark curiosity mid-semester, these games are designed to boost engagement and support student success on assessments.
😎 Kickstart the School Year with Brand-New Science Games
This back-to-school season, kick off your science curriculum with brand-new games that transform abstract middle school concepts—like molecule rearrangement, food web balance, and inherited traits—into immersive, standards-aligned adventures. Whether you’re introducing core units for the first time or laying the groundwork for a strong academic year, these interactive experiences offer an engaging and differentiated way for students to explore essential science content right from day one.
💡 Teacher Tip: Use these games during the first weeks of school to energize your classroom routines—whether during review days, science stations, or as extensions for early finishers. They’re especially helpful for visual and hands-on learners who thrive through interactive play. It’s a great way to build routines students will look forward to!
🔥 New Science Games for the New School Year
Jumpstart student engagement with these exciting game-based learning experiences—perfect for early-year lessons, content introductions, or review.
Mice and Mazes: Learn more about Genes and Traits while experimenting and solving fun puzzles and mazes!
Eureka! – The Golden Stag: Visit Adita’s restaurant to apply your knowledge of Food Webs in an Ecosystem while enjoying delicious food!
Can your students crack the code of heredity? This puzzle adventure weaves core genetics concepts into every turn. With maze-building, a rat-crossing challenge, and problem-solving galore, Mice and Mazes is a fun, flexible way to reinforce NGSS-aligned genetics standards.
Part restaurant sim, part ecology lesson, this game helps students visualize complex food webs through interactive play. Build menus, observe food chains, and make science deliciously memorable.
Students become firefighters in training—testing water types and equipment in problem-solving scenarios designed to teach the Scientific Method. Through experimentation, trial-and-error, and gamified missions, students apply real science to every step. A great pick for review, reinforcement, or independent exploration.
Browse our growing library of 2000+ science games, all standards-aligned and teacher-reviewed!
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The back to school season brings new students, routines, and responsibilities. While exciting, it can also feel overwhelming—especially if you’re trying to set up your classroom, communicate with families, and plan engaging lessons, all at once.
To make things easier, we’ve created a practical Back-to-School Teacher Checklist. It’s designed to help you stay focused, reduce stress, and walk into the first week feeling confident and in control.
1. Classroom Setup & Organization
Creating an efficient, welcoming environment from the start sets the tone for your entire year.
Use this mini-checklist to get started:
Arrange desks to support both collaboration and smooth traffic flow
Set up designated areas for supplies, group work, and tech stations
Post your daily schedule, rules, and routines where all students can see them
Create a student-centered “Welcome” space to display names or photos
Prepare your teacher zone with planners, devices, and essentials
2. Supplies & Student Materials
Avoid last-minute chaos by taking stock of your supplies early.
Back-to-school doesn’t have to mean burnout. With a little planning and the right tools, you can start the year feeling prepared, inspired, and excited for what’s ahead.
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Hi Legends! Welcome to another exciting update from our Learning Universe!
This May, we’re thrilled to introduce you to the latest additions to our ever-expanding array of Science classroom games, designed to engage while enhancing your students’ test scores.
If you missed last month’s new games, you can take a look at the April update here.
New Science Games
Get ready to engage your students with exciting new adventures and hands-on learning experiences.
Science Games for Grades 3-5
Got-Ham & Ducklings: Help Ham-Man solve physics puzzles, collect rubber ducks, and learn about Speed and Energy through exciting challenges.
DocDuck: Universe and Stars: Join DocDuck and Elico to explore The Universe and its Stars while learning more about the celestial objects.
Secret Nooks: Growth and Development: Explore colorful worlds, find hidden objects, solve puzzles, and learn all about the Growth and Development of Organisms while collecting fun stickers!
Science Games for Grades 6-8
Dungeon Labs: Body Factory: Test everything in our body to learn more about the Multicellular Organisms and their Subsystems.
Golden Leap: Use your knowledge of Subtraction As Addition Of Additive Inverse to solve puzzles, collect keys, and flip switches to claim the stolen chest.
Galaxy Explorer: Explore The Milky Way Galaxy and other Galaxies using an alien ship!
Winds and Waters: Join this adventure to learn more about The Water Cycle and Weather Patterns, and how natural forces shape our world.
In the Belly of the Beast: Study a giant space whale using your skills on Multicellular Organisms and their Subsystems, explore its organs, tissues, and cells.
Featured Games for Science Learning
This month’s science drop packs exciting, brand-new adventures that turn core concepts into immersive play. Whether you’re covering physical science, space science, or life science, these games invite students to test ideas, collect data, and connect classroom learning to unforgettable challenges.
Teacher Tip: Add these titles to your lesson plans for instantly engaging centers, whole-class demos, or independent exploration—perfect for reinforcing standards while every student learns through play.
Got-Ham & Ducklings for Elementary Science
Put physics in motion with Got-Ham & Ducklings—an upbeat elementary-science game that turns speed and energy into hands-on fun your students will remember.
Invite learners to team up with Ham-Man, the rubber-duck-collecting hero, and discover core physical-science ideas while they play. Along the way, they will:
Experiment with motion by running, jumping, and ricocheting through physics-based puzzles
Measure and compare speed and kinetic energy to clear obstacles and snag every duck
Apply and reinforce concepts in three flexible modes—Story, Practice, and Free Play—perfect for whole-class demos, centers, or independent exploration
Built for curious minds and busy classrooms alike, Got-Ham & Ducklings weaves humor, problem-solving, and curriculum-aligned science into a single engaging experience. Add it to your toolkit and watch students calculate, hypothesize, and quack their way to deeper understanding!
DocDuck: Universe and Stars for Elementary Science
Launch your students’ curiosity sky-high with DocDuck: Universe and Stars—an interactive space-science adventure you can plug straight into your next astronomy unit.
In this game, learners team up with DocDuck and their trusty bot Elico to investigate the Sun, distant stars, and shimmering constellations. As they play, students will:
Compare apparent brightness—experimenting with how distance makes stars look dimmer or brighter
Locate the Sun’s stellar “neighborhood,” seeing how our star fits among billions in the Milky Way
Observe light and shadow changes as Earth’s position shifts, connecting gameplay to day-to-day sky watching
With story-driven quests, quick challenges, and built-in checkpoints for reflection, DocDuck: Universe and Stars turns abstract space concepts into concrete, hands-on exploration. Add it to your lesson plan for an engaging way to deepen understanding of celestial objects while keeping every learner captivated from launch to landing.
Dungeon Labs: Body Factory for Middle Science
Bring human-body science to life with Dungeon Labs: Body Factory—an immersive game that lets students build, test, and troubleshoot the body’s major subsystems in a hands-on virtual lab.
In this adventure, learners become “bio-engineers” inside a quirky dungeon workshop. Their mission: assemble a functioning human and keep every system firing on all cylinders. Along the way, students will:
Investigate multicellular organization—from cells to tissues, organs, and full-body systems
Experiment with interactive mini-games that model the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, and skeletal systems
Diagnose and fine-tune each subsystem’s performance, seeing how parts work together to support the organism as a whole
With bite-sized challenges perfect for centers, stations, or whole-class demos, Dungeon Labs: Body Factory turns abstract anatomy into problem-solving play—giving you an engaging tool to deepen understanding of life-science standards while every learner builds, tests, and succeeds.
Keep an eye out for more exciting updates! Our games help you meet students where they are, taking the weight off your shoulders. With these tools at your fingertips, you can spend more time on what matters most: connecting with your students and guiding their growth.
New to Legends of Learning? Sign up now and embark on an educational adventure! With our platform, you’ll have a treasure trove of standard-aligned games, detailed analytics, and resources to efficiently reinforce concepts, differentiate instruction, and boost your students’ confidence.
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Spring into Learning: New Science Games in April 2025
Hi Legends! Welcome to another exciting update from our Learning Universe! This April, we’re thrilled to introduce you to the latest additions to our ever-expanding array of Science classroom games, designed to engage while enhancing your students’ test scores. If you missed last month’s new games, you can take a look at the March update here.
New Science Games in April 2025
Exciting news for science teachers! Legends of Learning just got even better with the addition of brand-new science games.
Get ready to engage your students in exciting new adventures that make learning fun and interactive.
These games offer hands-on learning experiences that bring science to life right in your classroom. Prepare for a whole new way to explore and master science concepts!
Grades 3-5
What Really Matters: Use different materials to build and clean the path for our little robot friend while learning more about the Properties of Matter.
Grades 6-8
Newton’s Delivery Service: Apply Newton’s First and Second Laws to delivery packages in zero and low gravity!
Carved by Time: Explore how Weathering and Erosion shape our Earth!
Featured Science Games
Dive into three fantastic new science games!
What Really Matters — Elementary Science
Game Description: Help the robot reach its objective without getting hurt.
Players will close materials to complete the robot’s path and protect it from hazards.
Each level introduces a new method of achieving the objective and new materials.
Newton’s Delivery Services — Middle Science Game
Game Description: Deliver packages to their destinations in zero gravity or low gravity environments.
To succeed, players avoid obstacles using Impulse and Continuous Forces as well as their analysis and understanding of Newton’s Laws.
Carved by Time — Middle Science Game
Game Description: Join a cast of magical creatures as they explore the impact of weathering and erosion across diverse environments.
From rolling hills to impressive caves, discover how these natural forces shape our world!
Keep an eye out for more exciting updates! Our games help you meet students where they are, taking the weight off your shoulders. With these tools at your fingertips, you can spend more time on what matters most: connecting with your students and guiding their growth.
New to Legends of Learning? Sign up now and embark on an educational adventure! With our platform, you’ll have a treasure trove of standard-aligned games, detailed analytics, and resources to efficiently reinforce concepts, differentiate instruction, and boost your students’ confidence.
Teacher Rewards Points Don’t miss the chance to earn Rewards Points by leaving teacher reviews! Your insights help other educators choose the right games and empower us to create even better content. By sharing your feedback, you’re shaping the future of classroom learning and making the journey more rewarding for everyone.
Celebrate Earth Day with engaging and educational resources from Legends of Learning! Explore a variety of science games and video lessons designed to inspire your students while teaching them about biodiversity, natural resources, and human impacts on Earth systems. Perfect for both elementary and middle school classrooms, these interactive tools make learning fun and impactful.
Embark on a fishing adventure where each cast impacts the lake ecosystem. Experience the challenge of maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem health as the environment evolves with your decisions.
The Raccoons need your help to build their peaceful city by gathering natural resources. Can you help them manage the city while balancing environmental impacts?
7 New Science Games for the Classroom in March 2025
Hi Legends! Welcome to another exciting update from our Learning Universe!
This March, we’re thrilled to introduce you to the latest additions to our ever-expanding array of Science classroom games, designed to engage while enhancing your students’ test scores.
If you missed last month’s new games, you can take a look at the February update here.
New Science March Games 🧪
Get ready to engage your students with exciting new adventures and hands-on learning experiences.
Grades 3-5
Energy Rush: Explore the forest with Rocky while learning more about Speed and Energy.
Mighty Aries and the Movement of Energy: Aries, wake up! It’s time to learn more about Forms of Energy Movementto light up this world!
Grades 6-8
Starscape: A Cosmic Adventure: Join Astrospace to exploreOur Solar System and learn about gravity, the planets, and celestial bodies!
Eureka! – Dr. Punnett: Follow Montana’s journey to learn about the Variation of Inherited Traits and find Dr. Punnett.
Old Town Mysteries: You’re Reconstructing Evolutionary History Using Fossils because there are reports of fantastic creature skeletons in your hometown.
Tectonic Quest: Join Milo and navigate diverse environments, solve puzzles, and overcome Plate Tectonics challenges.
Thermal Village: We will learn about the Flow of Thermal Energy by using its different forms to heat swimming pools and other objects.
FeaturedScience Games released in March 2025
Energy Rush — Elementary Science
Game Description:
Energy Rush is a fun and educational platform game where we will learn the concepts of speed and energy through the exploration of a magnificent forest!
Mighty Aries and the Movement of Energy — Elementary Science
Game Description:
Help the mighty Aries bring light into the world by learning about the movement of energy. Discover energy forms, overcome each challenge, and accomplish our mission!
Starscape: A Cosmic Adventure — Middle Science
This game is about our solar system. It includes several minigames that allow players to learn about the topics and have fun in the process.
Keep an eye out for more exciting updates! Our games help you meet students where they are, taking the weight off your shoulders. With these tools at your fingertips, you can spend more time on what matters most: connecting with your students and guiding their growth.
New to Legends of Learning? Sign up now and embark on an educational adventure! With our platform, you’ll have a treasure trove of standard-aligned games, detailed analytics, and resources to efficiently reinforce concepts, differentiate instruction, and boost your students’ confidence.
Teacher Rewards Points Don’t miss the chance to earn Rewards Points by leaving teacher reviews! Your insights help other educators choose the right games and empower us to create even better content. By sharing your feedback, you’re shaping the future of classroom learning and making the journey more rewarding for everyone.
Sweet Learning: Valentine’s Science Games for the Classroom
Hi Legends! Welcome to another exciting release of amazing science games for the classroom on our Learning Universe!
This February, we’re thrilled to introduce you to the latest additions to our ever-expanding array of Science classroom games, designed to engage while enhancing your students’ test scores.
If you missed last month’s new games you can take a look at the January update here.
New Science Games in February
Grades K-2
Squeaky’s Seed Run: Embark on an adventure as Squeaky and discover the fascinating ways animals and plants interact and thrive together in their shared environment!
Tectonic Adventure: Travel around our planet to learn all the concepts behind plate tectonics and how they shaped our world.
February’s Science Featured Games
This month’s interactive featured games transform traditional lessons into thrilling scientific expeditions.
From investigating the intricate dance of ecosystems to unraveling the mysteries of matter, these carefully crafted learning adventures put discovery directly in your students’ hands.
These 3 games serve as a virtual laboratory where curiosity meets comprehension, creating those powerful “aha!” moments that make science education truly unforgettable. Keep reading to find out!
Squeaky’s Seed Run — Elementary Science Game
Game Description: In the first place, you can help Squeaky gather all the seeds he needs to survive the winter!
To accomplish this, you will need to learn about pollination, seeds, and plants’ dependence on animals!
This game is used by teachers around the USA to teach Weather Patterns.
Science Lab: Master the Structure of Matter — Elementary Science Game
Game Description:
Explore the world of matter in this science-based 2D platformer! As a curious scientist, manipulate ice, water, and air to solve puzzles.
Melt ice cubes, use floating platforms, and inflate balloons while learning about states of matter, particle behavior, and scientific principles. A full educational adventure for young scientists.
Tectonic Adventure — Middle Science Game
Game Description:
Join a cast of magical creatures as they explore the effects of tectonic activity across diverse environments.
From rugged cliffs to a volcanic island, discover how these natural forces shape our world!
Help your students learn about Plate Tectonics with Tectonic Adventure!
Keep an eye out for more exciting updates! Our games help you meet students where they are, taking the weight off your shoulders. With these tools at your fingertips, you can spend more time on what matters most: connecting with your students and guiding their growth.
New to Legends of Learning? Sign up now and embark on an educational adventure! With our platform, you’ll have a treasure trove of standard-aligned games, detailed analytics, and resources to efficiently reinforce concepts, differentiate instruction, and boost your students’ confidence.
Teacher Rewards Points Don’t miss the chance to earn Rewards Points by leaving teacher reviews! Your insights help other educators choose the right games and empower us to create even better content. By sharing your feedback, you’re shaping the future of classroom learning and making the journey more rewarding for everyone.
Discover the best science games available on the Legends of Learning platform.
Educational games have revolutionized how students interact with scientific concepts and today’s educators are seeing the magic that happens when students have fun when learning!
The beauty of game-based learning in science isn’t just about making education more palatable – it’s about creating an environment where curiosity thrives and mistakes become stepping stones rather than stumbling blocks.
Students shift from passive listeners to active participants, interacting directly with scientific concepts through compelling gameplay mechanics.
2. Personalized Learning
Science games adapt to individual student progress, allowing each learner to move at their optimal pace and revisit challenging concepts as needed.
3. Real-World Application
Interactive scenarios help students connect abstract scientific principles to practical, real-world situations, enhancing understanding and relevance.
4. Enhanced Retention
Science games are dynamic, interactive learning experiences that lead to better retention of complex scientific concepts compared to traditional teaching methods.
5. Risk-Free Experimentation
Students can explore, make mistakes, and learn from failures in a safe environment without fear of negative consequences.
6. Immediate Feedback
Science games provide instant feedback on performance, allowing students to quickly identify areas needing improvement and adjust their understanding accordingly.
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Based on reviews gathered by users, both students and teachers, we’ve put together the 10 top-rated science games that offer both educational value and engaging gameplay.
In this engaging game, students become botanical scientists managing their own virtual greenhouse. They’ll cultivate a personalized rose specimen while learning crucial botanical concepts.
This game invites players to collaborate with the Eco Defender to mitigate human impacts on different spheres of Earth by learning about resources, pollution, and conservation tactics.
A captivating game where students explore a mysterious castle to uncover treasures while learning about forces, collision, and friction through interactive challenges.
Students manipulate light sources, mirrors, and materials to explore the properties of light, such as reflection and refraction, while aiming to reach a designated point.
This game guides players on a candy-filled adventure where they save islands from candy monsters using the Scientific Method, integrating observation, hypothesis formation, and experimentation.
Students embark on an exciting adventure with DocDuck and Elico to explore the wonders of geology and the Rock Cycle! This game guides students through the transformation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Players discover physical changes due to geologic processes, like crystallization of magma and tectonic movements. A must-have for any budding geologist!
“Climate Clicker” challenges students to play an active role in combating climate change. By clicking to earn enough virtual currency, students invest in technologies to remove greenhouse gases, illustrating the importance of innovation in environmental sustainability. It’s a fantastic way to inspire future environmentalists with a deep understanding of the urgent climate crisis.
Take a thrilling journey through Earth’s water cycle with the “Super Droplet Cycle.” Students track a water droplet from evaporation to precipitation, learning how water constantly changes forms. This immersive experience covers critical concepts such as condensation, evaporation, and runoff, showing the crucial role water plays in our ecosystem.
“Cave Adventure” is a captivating 2D platform game where players explore potential energy concepts. By jumping and shooting bows, students see firsthand how potential and kinetic energy transform as objects move. This game integrates mini-challenges that reinforce learning, making complex physics concepts accessible and fun.
In “Bridge Engineer,” players dive into the Engineering Design Process, learning critical skills in resource optimization, environmental adaptation, and inventive problem-solving. They construct bridges across challenging terrains, understanding the parallels between engineering and the scientific method. This engaging experience encourages creativity and iterative thinking.
Grade Level: Middle
Case Study: Making Difficult Concepts More Approachable
Brandon Thomas, known to his students as “Mr. Magic,” believes in maintaining high expectations while making learning accessible and engaging.
“I use Legends of Learning with my students not only as a learning instrument but also as a reinforcement instrument,” he shares. “This is a guide for students whether virtual or in person.”
Mr. Magic’s secret weapon? Building student confidence through gameplay. He’s witnessed firsthand how gaming can bridge the gap between classroom concepts and real-world applications.
“Legends of Learning is the accomplishment students feel when they have grasped a concept and can apply that concept to the real world,” he explains. “It’s a great way for students to express what they know through a fun platform.”
Enter Chelsea Wright, dubbed “Professor Productive” by her colleagues. Facing the challenge of teaching complex math concepts to third graders, she developed a unique strategy. After introducing new topics, she incorporates game-based learning to reinforce tricky concepts like equivalent fractions.
“I make sure that my lessons set aside time for my students to play one of the standards-aligned games,“ she stated. “This way, my students are getting to practice these skills more enjoyably.”
But perhaps her most impressive success story involves a bright student who initially rejected traditional schoolwork. “I was having a difficult time assessing his learning because he was not turning in his work,” she recalls.
“I was able to assign a game after a math lesson, which he played. He then thanked me for letting him do something so fun, and we found common ground to discuss the skill and the issues he was having with the concept.”
The Game-Changing Results
These educators’ experiences highlight how game-based learning:
Transforms reluctant learners into eager participants
Makes complex concepts more approachable
Provides alternative assessment methods
Builds student confidence through interactive practice
In the end, it’s not just about playing games – it’s about creating an environment where learning feels like discovery, where challenges become adventures, and where every student has the opportunity to succeed on their own terms.
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Ring in the 2025 with New Science Games
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
Hi Legends! 10 new science games are part of the latest update in our Learning Universe!
This January, we’re thrilled to introduce you to the latest additions to our ever-expanding array of Science classroom games, designed to engage while enhancing your students’ test scores. If you missed last month’s new games you can take a look at the December update here.
New Science Games in January 🧪
Get ready to engage your students with exciting new adventures and hands-on learning experiences.
Grades K-2
PRISMATIC TIDES: Students join the Wave Rides in their quest to bring back to life the Harmonic Resonator in FrequenSea!
Grades 3-5
Eco Links: Kids will play as different organisms in the ocean to learn about the basics of food webs!
Grades 6-8:
Eco Guardian: Under the orders of the Eco Guardians team, the student’s mission is to restore balance to our world!
Geo’s Rocks Through Time: Team up with Rockie in the Chrono-Geo Hub, and embark on a geo adventure to learn more about geologic processes!
Think Titans: Galaxy Travelers: Our team has been teleported to a faraway galaxy! We need you as our pilot so we can return to the Milky Way.
Bringer of Heat: Play as thermal particles and use heat and cold to beat all the levels.
Plant Sitter: In your journey as a plant babysitter, you will learn how to care for plants and all their processes.
Time Museum: Join Doc and Kiddo in their time travel and learn how animals have changed or adapted over time.
Cell Quest: Visit the Cell Biology Lab to learn more about cell theory and structure with Celli!
Featured Science Games in January
PRISMATIC TIDES — Elementary Science Game
Game Description:
Experience a magical journey in “Prismatic Tides,” where you join the Wave Riders to restore communication across FrequenSea.
Solve puzzles by manipulating light and sound, guiding beams through prisms and portals to uncover hidden secrets.
Assemble the ancient Harmonic Resonator to bring the world to life with melodies of light and sound.
Dive into the adventure and explore a vibrant, enchanted ocean world. Are you ready to restore balance and unlock the mysteries of FrequenSea?
Eco Guardian — Middle Science Game
Game Description:
In this game, you’ll step into the role of an eco-guardian on a mission to protect and restore different natural environments.
Through fun and engaging mini-games, you’ll tackle unique environmental challenges, from cleaning up trash on the beach to restoring balance in a forest ecosystem.
Collect eco-points to unlock tools and wildlife that help revive these habitats, and learn how small actions can make a big difference for our planet!
Geo’s Rocks Through Time — Middle Science Game
Game Description:
Join Rockie, a friendly ancient geologist, on an unexpected adventure through the world of geology!
Explore different periods, sort mixed-up rock layers, and dig up ancient fossils. With Rockie as your guide, there are so many exciting things to see and do!
Keep an eye out for more exciting updates! Our games help you meet students where they are, taking the weight off your shoulders. With these tools at your fingertips, you can spend more time on what matters most: connecting with your students and guiding their growth.
New to Legends of Learning? Sign up now and embark on an educational adventure! With our platform, you’ll have a treasure trove of standard-aligned games, detailed analytics, and resources to efficiently reinforce concepts, differentiate instruction, and boost your students’ confidence.
Teacher Rewards Points Don’t miss the chance to earn Rewards Points by leaving teacher reviews! Your insights help other educators choose the right games and empower us to create even better content. By sharing your feedback, you’re shaping the future of classroom learning and making the journey more rewarding for everyone.
The Ultimate List of Learning Games for Every Classroom
Estimated reading time: 19 minutes
Ready to transform standards and learning objectives into something your students actually look forward to? Welcome to the world of educational games that fuse curriculum essentials with engaging, story-driven adventures!
Whether you’re an elementary science teacher trying to illuminate the wonders of plant life or a middle school math instructor determined to demystify fractions, these games have you covered. By blending core concepts with interactive gameplay, each title provides an opportunity for students to practice skills and deepen understanding—no more blank stares, just bright eyes and raised hands.
They’re organized by subject and level, making it easy to find the perfect fit for your lesson plans.
Each game’s description includes the key concepts addressed, the standard it supports, and ways that educators can leverage its features. Prepare to turn your classroom into a playful proving ground, where learning objectives transform into stepping stones, and academic standards, become the backdrop for unforgettable fun.
Furball Adventure turns the concept of matter states into a cozy, creative challenge. Students help Little Furball decorate his new home in a world where success comes from understanding solids, liquids, and gases.
By choosing the right materials and applying knowledge of measurement conversions, players earn tickets for the Space Fair mini-games, securing prizes and unlocking new décor. As they progress, they’re not just passing levels—they’re grappling with real-world problem-solving that will reinforce your science lessons.
For educators, Furball Adventure provides a narrative-driven context to teach the Structure of Matter standard. Instead of lecturing about molecules and measuring units, you can let students experience these concepts hands-on.
After playing, you can debrief by having your class relate in-game decisions to actual scientific principles—like how changing matter states can help solve everyday problems. It’s a sneaky way to slip in content knowledge: they think they’re decorating a home, but they’re also mastering fundamental science concepts.
Candy Rush
Scientific Method | ES-SM
Candy Rush turns the classic steps of the scientific method into a rollicking quest, where students apply observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, data analysis, and conclusions to save islands from candy-hungry monsters.
Players advance by making informed guesses, testing them in real time, and adjusting their strategies accordingly. As they learn to differentiate between variables and analyze results, they’ll gain a hands-on understanding of the process that drives all scientific inquiry.
For teachers, Candy Rush is a fantastic way to introduce the scientific method without endless worksheets. Your players will see firsthand how forming a hypothesis isn’t just a guess; it’s a strategic tool to solve tangible problems.
After the game, consider having your class share their in-game experiments and results. Did their data analysis lead them astray at any point? How did they improve? By comparing their experiences in Candy Rush to lab work or class projects, you help them internalize the essential skills of good science.
Masterplant brings plant biology to life by having students nurture their very own virtual rose. As players feed, protect, and accessorize their plant, they’re simultaneously uncovering the secrets of photosynthesis, plant structures, and reproduction.
By linking survival tasks to core botanical concepts, Masterplant simplifies what could be abstract content, making it relatable and tangible. They’re not just reading about stems and leaves—they’re helping their digital rose thrive.
For educators, this game offers a perfect segue from theory to practice. You can have students draw parallels between their digital garden and the plants outside the classroom window. Discuss how plant structures serve distinct functions—like roots anchoring plants and leaves capturing sunlight.
By reflecting on what they did in the game, they’ll gain a solid grounding in plant biology and ecological balance. Plus, it’s a no-mess way to encourage “green thumbs” right in your classroom.
The Space Domes Resort game catapults students into a luxurious interstellar getaway, hosted by an advanced A.I. named Eris. While enjoying their cosmic vacation, players immerse themselves in astronomy concepts: constellations, planetary motion, lunar phases, and Earth’s rotation and revolution.
This narrative-driven adventure transforms celestial phenomena into hands-on learning, where every solved puzzle and mystery deepens their understanding of the universe.
Educators can use The Space Domes Resort as a launchpad for deeper astronomy lessons. After playing, have your students explain how Earth’s rotation affects day and night, or why certain constellations are visible only in specific seasons.
Let them share their favorite in-game discoveries and link them to real-world observations. With this approach, memorizing facts about Earth’s place in space evolves into storytelling and applied understanding, lighting a spark of curiosity about the cosmos.
Food Webs: Adventure of Energy invites players into an enchanted ecosystem guided by Elva, a magical fairy. Students trace the path of energy from the sun through producers, consumers, and decomposers, seeing firsthand the interconnectedness of life.
By actively participating in these food chains and webs, they gain insights into how energy moves and how each organism plays a critical role in maintaining ecological balance. Teachers can also use this game to illustrate complex ecological relationships without resorting to static diagrams.
After gameplay, students can construct their own food webs on paper, labeling each organism’s role. They’ll recall Elva’s lessons and the game scenarios to explain why removing one species might destabilize the entire system. This reflection cements their understanding of energy flow and ecological dynamics, making your life science lessons more meaningful and memorable.
Little Chemist Amelia places students in a safe, virtual lab where they conduct experiments to learn about mixtures, physical changes, and chemical reactions. They learn the difference between physical blending and chemical transformations by mixing ingredients to create fertilizers or bake cakes. Instead of dry definitions, the game offers a sensory experience—well, at least a digital one—where students see the effects of their actions unfold immediately.
In the classroom, you can use the game’s scenarios as a springboard for hands-on demos (in a real lab, of course). Ask students to compare what they did in-game—like separating mixtures—with a real-life classroom experiment. Students develop a holistic understanding of chemical reactions by connecting virtual outcomes with tangible ones. They won’t just memorize definitions; they’ll understand the underlying principles and be better prepared to tackle more complex chemistry concepts down the line.
Crumbling Structuresends players on a geologic adventure, introducing them to the natural forces that carve Earth’s landscapes. From discovering how wind and water shape cliffs to understanding how ice and gravity alter terrains, players learn that weathering and erosion are ongoing, dynamic processes. They’ll see how different landforms—from sandy dunes to carved valleys—evolve over time, making Earth’s surface a constantly changing canvas.
Teachers can build on this gameplay experience by having students analyze local or global examples of weathering and erosion. Maybe they can bring in photos of the Grand Canyon or their own backyard creek to discuss similar processes. Leverage Crumbling Structure’s interactive lessons about real-world environments to empower students to see Earth science as a living story rather than distant trivia. The result is a deeper, more lasting understanding of geology.
DocDuck: Cells and Lifeinvites students into a virtual lab where they compare living and nonliving things with a digital microscope. They’ll examine the structures of unicellular and multicellular organisms, learn about tissues and organs, and explore the factors that allow life to flourish on a planet. By the end, they don’t just know these concepts; they’ve interacted with them in a hands-on simulation that feels like genuine discovery.
As an educator, you can use DocDuck’s world to enhance your life science unit. Before a lab activity on cells, let your students explore the game. Afterward, prompt them to identify what makes a cell “alive” and how different cell types serve different functions. This helps them form concrete mental models. Instead of thinking of cells as tiny mysteries, they’ll approach them with familiarity and confidence—ready to connect the digital experiments to the microscopic wonders seen under the real classroom microscope.
Save the Fish is a puzzle-based adventure where students must manipulate solids, liquids, gases, and even plasma to solve physics challenges. They’ll freeze water to form bridges, condense vapor to slip through barriers, and learn that changes in states of matter aren’t just vocabulary terms—they’re tools to navigate and overcome obstacles in a fun, dynamic environment.
For teachers focusing on matter’s states and particle behavior, this game serves as a perfect hook. After playing, ask students how they decided when to heat or cool a substance. Relate their strategic decisions to the real-life processes of melting ice or evaporating water. You help them internalize concepts like particle spacing and density by framing states of matter as puzzles rather than static facts. Thus building knowledge both playful and practical.
Plants Vs. CO2 challenges players to restore a polluted planet by harnessing the power of photosynthesis. As they plant greenery and watch carbon dioxide levels drop, students see photosynthesis as a life-sustaining reaction that transforms radiant energy into the chemical energy vital for ecosystems. Each level completed is a step towards understanding plants’ critical role in maintaining atmospheric balance and supporting life.
In class, you can pair this game with a lab where students measure the growth of real seedlings under different light conditions. After playing, they’ll grasp why plants are essential for purifying air and producing oxygen. Have them discuss the parallels: How did their in-game actions mirror the real-world importance of plants? Link the game’s storyline to actual environmental conservation efforts, thus encouraging ecological awareness and an appreciation for green living.
Genetic Zooturns DNA and heredity into a hands-on exploration of a virtual park. Students observe traits in animals, delve into genes and chromosomes, and see how mutations can alter characteristics. Instead of memorizing genetic terms, players experience them, deciding which traits matter in different environments and discovering how heredity shapes the next generation of their virtual zoo inhabitants.
After the game, teachers can lead discussions on the nature of inherited vs. acquired traits. Students can examine how environmental factors might affect trait expression, connecting in-game examples—like different coat patterns in animals—to scientific principles. This approach helps them understand genetics beyond simple Punnett squares, recognizing that heredity is dynamic, interactive, and fascinating rather than just another topic in the textbook.
In Tectonic Temple, players join Agent Barkley on a quest that reveals Earth’s geologic history. They’ll see how tectonic plates diverge, converge, and transform, resulting in volcanoes, mountain ranges, and earthquakes. The storyline cleverly integrates scientific evidence—fossils, rock formations, and seafloor spreading—so that theory and application blend seamlessly.
Teachers can use this gameplay to energize a unit on geology. After students complete levels, ask them to identify what type of boundary caused certain landforms. Encourage them to connect their in-game findings to real-world tectonic events, such as the formation of the Himalayas or the occurrence of seismic activity near the San Andreas Fault. This makes the theory of plate tectonics feel like a series of exciting revelations rather than a static list of definitions.
Weather Changers places students in a global playground of climates, humidity, and temperature fluctuations. They’ll experiment with conditions that create rain, snow, or drought, and investigate how air masses interact. By manipulating variables and observing the results, they gain a concrete understanding of the water cycle’s role in shaping local and global weather.
After playing, teachers can have students chart out the water cycle they observed in-game. Encourage them to draw parallels with real-world patterns, like explaining why desert areas receive less precipitation or why coastal regions often have milder weather. They’ll understand that weather isn’t random when connecting game events to classroom lessons — it’s the product of intricate interactions they’ve already manipulated and understood firsthand.
Boost your students’ math skills and excitement with short, story-driven games that transform key concepts into playful adventures. It’s practice made fun, a perfect tool for building confidence and enthusiasm!
In The Hack: Place Values, students become code-cracking heroes who use their knowledge of the base-10 system to outsmart a rampant computer virus. Every correct answer chips away at the virus’s control, showing learners that place value isn’t just about lining up numbers—it’s about understanding the value each digit holds, even in complex, multi-digit settings.
Teachers can highlight how mastering place value sets the stage for success in addition, subtraction, and beyond. After playing, have students rewrite numbers in expanded form, or ask them to explain how the same digit represents different amounts depending on its position.
This game turns a foundational math concept into an action-packed mission, making sure students not only understand place values but also appreciate their power.
Pigglesney Dash transforms the hunt for prime and composite numbers into a playful adventure. Students help a courageous pig navigate forests and unlock doors by breaking numbers into factor pairs. Along the way, they distinguish prime numbers from composites, all within a storyline that feels more like a quest and less like a rote math drill.
After the game, teachers can have students list the prime numbers they encountered and explain what made them prime. They can also use factor trees or arrays to visualize the factorization process.
This combination of digital exploration and traditional follow-up helps cement number theory concepts, allowing learners to recognize patterns and relationships within the number system.
Attack on Blob throws students into an intergalactic battle where math is their weapon. To fend off blob invaders, players must multiply multi-digit numbers accurately and efficiently. Whether using area models or standard algorithms, students practice and refine their skills in an environment where getting it right means saving the day.
Teachers can ask learners how they solved challenging multiplication problems in-game and have them demonstrate those strategies on the board. By examining which approaches felt most intuitive, students gain confidence in their chosen methods. The game’s lively narrative ensures multiplication stops feeling like grunt work, evolving instead into a series of problem-solving triumphs.
In Escape the Factory, students navigate a malfunctioning industrial maze by using parentheses and other grouping symbols to clarify the order in which operations should be performed. This puzzle-like setup reveals why these mathematical “clues” are critical for arriving at the correct solution. They’ll realize that a misplaced parenthesis can mean the difference between unlocking a door or getting stuck.
Following the game, teachers can present similar math problems on the whiteboard. Have students add or remove parentheses and predict how it changes the outcome. Connect the game’s scenario to textbook exercises, to ensure that the concept of order of operations has context.
Students won’t just remember PEMDAS; they’ll understand it’s the key to solving complex challenges, both in-game and in math class.
Fractions Space Tournament blasts learners into orbit where they pilot ships through fraction-based challenges. Seeing fractions visually represented as parts of a whole helps students grasp what a fraction truly is, rather than just memorizing numerators and denominators. The interstellar setting makes fractions feel more like a cosmic puzzle than a math chore.
After the game, teachers can have students draw pizza slices or use fraction strips to represent what they encountered in space. You can bridge the gap between the abstract and the concrete by relating these digital voyages to tangible objects in the classroom. This approach encourages a conceptual understanding that sticks long after the final rocket boosters fire.
Scrolls of Powerwhisks students away to the mystical land of Numeria, where grouping symbols are magic spells. Learners see how parentheses, brackets, and braces change the order of operations and, consequently, the numerical outcomes of their spells. This narrative underscores the importance of understanding mathematical conventions to achieve desired results.
Back in the classroom, teachers can draw parallels between magical spells and well-structured math problems. Encourage students to rewrite numeric expressions with different grouping symbols and challenge them to predict the new results. You ensure learners find parentheses less intimidating and more empowering in guiding problem-solving by weaving a story into the lesson,.
DeciMagic Hero puts decimal arithmetic front and center, turning complex calculations into spell-casting sequences. Players learn to add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to defeat enemies and advance their hero’s journey.
Through trial and error in a fantastical setting, they become more comfortable and accurate with decimal operations—a skill they’ll carry into advanced math.
Teachers can reinforce these skills after the game by presenting word problems involving money, measurements, or scientific data. Students who’ve cast spells with decimals in a game will likely approach these tasks with greater confidence. By connecting classroom exercises to their in-game experiences, you show them that decimals aren’t just abstract figures; they’re tools they’ve already wielded successfully.
Mr. Fancy Pigeon turns coordinate grids and number lines into an adventurous treasure map. Students plot points, navigate inequalities, and position integers correctly to help the dapper pigeon reach its golden nest. This approach takes something often seen as dry—graphing—and dresses it up in feathers and fun.
As an educator, you can follow up by asking students to explain the significance of each quadrant on a coordinate plane or how they determined which direction to move on the number line. They’ll recall the game’s scenarios to justify their reasoning.
Over time, graphing transforms from rote instruction to an enjoyable skill, and number lines evolve into friendly guides rather than intimidating timelines.
Alice in Arealand leads students through whimsical worlds where calculating polygon areas is the key to progress. Guided by Koshi the talking cat, learners apply geometric formulas in a storybook-like environment.
They’ll see that area calculation is not just a formula to memorize; it’s a tool for navigating new places and overcoming challenges.
Back in class, have students compare what they did in-game with how they’d measure real-world surfaces. Whether determining the area of a classroom rug or designing a garden layout, they can apply these geometric principles confidently.
Alice in Arealand ensures that when it comes time for traditional geometry lessons, students feel more at home in the world of shapes and measurements.
100 Bites – Cheesy Percent Conversion tasks students with feeding mice the right amount of cheese by converting between fractions, decimals, and percents. They’ll quickly see that these forms are just different representations of the same concept. Mastering these conversions becomes a game of agility and speed rather than rote memorization.
After playing, you can present real-world scenarios: What percentage of the class prefers one snack over another? How do sale prices reflect percent discounts?
Students will draw on their game experience to make swift, accurate conversions. By pairing playful challenges with practical applications, you ensure that percents feel like second nature to your learners.
Odyssey: Rex-Calibur invites students on an epic quest where dividing fractions is key to forging runes and unlocking mythical powers. Instead of dreading fractional division, players embrace it as part of a legendary narrative. Through repeated practice in a story-driven setting, they internalize the logic of fraction division, understanding not just how to do it, but why it works.
Teachers can follow up by having students illustrate fraction division problems visually. They might represent fractional parts on a number line or in a diagram, recalling how they overcame challenges in the game.
By connecting these visual methods with the narrative experience, the concept of dividing fractions gains clarity, making it easier for students to transfer this skill into other mathematical contexts and advanced applications.
These games aren’t just time-fillers or rewards; they’re educational catalysts designed to strengthen your instruction and enliven your classroom environment.
By encouraging students to explore new concepts in a safe, engaging, and playful manner, you lay the groundwork for deep understanding and long-term retention. Whether they’re saving planets, rescuing fish, forging legendary swords, or simply feeding a hungry pig, learners form memorable connections that standard lessons alone might not achieve.
As educators, you can take these game-based experiences and expand upon them, encouraging students to reflect, discuss, and connect their digital adventures to the real world. Ask them to write about what they learned, create projects that apply their new knowledge, or demonstrate their skills in small-group activities.
By weaving interactive games into a broader learning tapestry, you transform standards and objectives into stories of growth, curiosity, and discovery.
In short, these games help you turn the static pages of textbooks into living, breathing lessons—ensuring that students not only meet standards but soar beyond them
