Free Educational Online Games

FREE ONLINE EDUCATIONAL GAMES
Game Description Producer/Sponsor Subject Age
3rd World Farmer Simulates real-world mechanisms that cause and sustain Arcade Town Social Studies High
http://www.3rdworldfarmer.com/ poverty in 3rd World countries. The player gets to manage IT University Copenhagen
an African farm and is soon confronted with the often
difficult choices that poverty and conflict necessitate. A
social impact game for Grades 6-10. Approximately 1 hour
to play.
Amazing Food Detective Kids become detectives to fight childhood obesity by Kaiser Permanente Health Elementary
http://members.kaiserpermanente.org/r playing 8 short mysteries or 24 arcade mini-games that Science
edirects/landingpages/afd/ deliver a serious message about eating healthy and
exercising. Teacher resources available.
A desktop 3D environment that lets you play with the National Science Foundation Art High
AquaMoose 3d
behavior of parametric equations in three dimensions. You Microsoft Math
http://www.cc.gatech.edu/elc/aquamoo
can create things that are beautiful both mathematically Intel
se/
and artistically. Created for pre-calculus students. Teacher Georgia Tech
resources available.
Arcade Wire Airport Security Airport Security offers a satirical critique of airport security Persuasive Games Social Studies Middle
http://www.persuasivegames.com/gam practices circa early fall 2006, when security agencies in High
es/game.aspx?game=arcadewireairport the US and abroad changed their policies to prohibit
common items like toothpaste and hair gel. This is one of
a series of Persuasive Games available at this site.
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Ayiti Help the Guinard family struggle to make ends meet and GameLab Social Studies Elementary
http://www.gamelab.com/game/ayiti get ahead in their poverty-stricken homeland, Haiti. In this Microsoft Middle
sometimes tragic and always challenging simulation game, Global Kids High
you help the parents, Jean and Marie, and their children, UNICEF
Patrick, Jacqueline, and Yves, make decisions about work,
education, community building, personal purchases, and
health care that might brighten their future. For age 10
years and up. Teacher resources available.
BBC Climate Challenge A game where you are president of the European Nations BBC Science High
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/hottopics/clima and must tackle climate change while staying popular Red Redemption Social Studies
techange/climate_challenge/ enough with the voters to remain in office. The BBC
website offers additional climate resources.
Better Business Game Lets you experience the kinds of dilemmas and decision BT Group Business High
http://www.btplc.com/societyandenviron making that is necessary to build a responsible and (British Communications
ment/Businessgame/ sustainable business. There are two different games, each Company)
taking about 30 minutes to play. There is a downloadable
version available for team events.
CBBC Games Selection of elementary flash games on BBC children's BBC Many Elementary
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/games/ site. They include sport, puzzle, nature, animal, music,
art, and safety games.
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Cbeebies Fun and Games Lots of entertaining flash games for very young children. BBC Many Preschool
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/fun/ Elementary
CM Library Arcade Carnegie Mellon Library developed I'll Get It! and Within Carnegie Mellon Library High
http://www.library.cmu.edu/Libraries/etc Range to teach research skills. The Buhl Foundation
/index.html
Cool School Teaches conflict resolution skills to K-2 students and uses Realtime Associates, Inc. Conflict Resolution Elementary
http://www.rtassoc.com/gm_coolschool. engaging, colorful characters and a vivid school setting to Curriki
html help children learn how to resolve conflicts in a peaceful FMCS Youth Initiative
fashion. The player gets to experiment with different University of Maryland
solutions to the conflicts, eventually progressing through University of North Texas
52 different scenarios. You can download the game, a
user's manual, and teacher supplements.
Darfur is Dying A narrative based simulation where the user, from the mtvU Social Studies Middle
http://www.darfurisdying.com/ perspective of a displaced Darfurian, negotiates forces that Reebok High
threaten the future of his/her refugee camp. Background
materials are available.
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Democracy Web Developed by the Albert Shanker Institute, this website Albert Shanker Institute Social Studies High
http://www.democracyweb.org/ features an interactive map and teacher materials that give
an overview of the basic architecture of democracy,
historical background information, and provide a
framework for comparing the state of political rights and
civil liberties in different countries around the world.
Through this comparative studies format, students are
challenged to think critically about the reasons for the ebb
and flow of democracy in different regions and different
eras. Study guide.
Ed Heads There are a variety of virtual activity games from knee Ed Heads (non-profit) Science Elementary
http://www.edheads.org/ surgery to simple machines on this non-profit's educational Middle
game site. Includes teacher guides and links to Ohio and High
National Science Foundation standards.
eLECTIONS Learn how America votes and discover the power the Cable in the Classroom Social Studies High
http://broadband.ciconline.org/elections people hold in choosing their future president. Players CNN Student News
/Default.aspx select a political party, define a platform, and identify key C-SPAN
issues in this 3D multimedia online game. Teacher History
resources with connections to state standards.
ElectroCity This web-based game from New Zealand lets players Genesis Energy Science Elementary
http://www.electrocity.co.nz/Game/gam manage their own virtual towns and cities while learning Social Studies Middle
e.aspx about energy, sustainability, and environmental
management. Teacher resources. Created for Grades 7 to
9.
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ESP Game One of a group of games (see gwap games) created to Carnegie Mellon University English Middle
http://www.gwap.com/gwap/gamesPrev develop artificial intelligence for computers. In this game High
iew/espgame/ you and an online opponent try to describe the same
image.
Explore a Pyramid One of National Geographic's online flash games for National Geographic Social Studies Elementary
http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/toolsf students (see National Geographic Games). Other games Children's Museum of Middle
oradventure/games/pyramid.html include Sunken Treasure, Explore Mars, and See GIS in Indianapolis
Action. In the pyramid game the player manipulates a
robot to remotely explore a pyramid. Based on national
geography standards and includes teacher resources.
Eyewitness (Nanking) This Interactive Situation Simulation Software (ISSS) lets MIC Hong Kong Polytechnic Social Studies High
http://www.mic.polyu.edu.hk/nanjing/ind users experience the Nanking Massacre personally. Institute
ex.asp Educational resources available.
Fatworld Download this game about the politics of nutrition that ITVS Interactive Nutrition Elementary
http://www.fatworld.org/home.php explores the relationships between obesity, nutrition, and PBS Physical Fitness Middle
socioeconomics in the contemporary U.S. Nutrition, Persuasive Games Science High
exercise, obesity, and food resources.
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Food Detectives Fight BAC This game which is targeted at 8-12 year olds, gives kids a Partnership for Food Education Health Elementary
http://www.fooddetectives.com/ way to learn about food-borne illness. Teacher resources Science Middle
available.
Food Force Download this United Nations World Food Programme United Nations World Food Social Studies Elementary
http://www.food-force.com/ (WFP) game and take on missions to distribute food in a Programme Middle
famine-affected country and help it recover and become High
self-sufficient again. At the same time learn about hunger
in the real world and the WFP's work to prevent it. Teacher
Free Rice Players test their vocabulary skills and win free rice for the Harvard University Many High
http://www.freerice.com/index.php UN World Food Program. Other subjects that are currently United Nations World Food
available are math, science, geography, and art history. Programme
Fun Brain Offers more than 50 interactive learning games for children Family Education Network Many Elementary
http://www.funbrain.com/ K-8, plus tools for parents and teachers. Kids can search Pearson Education, Inc. Middle
by grade level or topic.
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Global Warming Interactive A multi-user educational game which explores the Lexican Systems Social Studies High
http://www.globalwarminginteractive.co relationship of global warming to economic, political and Norwich University
m/ science policy decisions. Intended for the high school
user.
gwap Games with a purpose website has free online games Carnegie Mellon University Language High
http://www.gwap.com/gwap/about/ used for artificial intelligence creation. Games include ESP
Game, Tag a Tune, Verbosity, Squigl, and Matchin.
Heifer Village Nepal Simulates the challenges faced by those living in poverty Heifer International Social Studies Middle
http://www.heifervillage.org/nepal/ and hunger, and demonstrates some specific methods to Beaconfire High
address these issues. ForgeFX
Hurricane Katrina An adventure game about the aftermath of Hurricane Global Kids Social Studies Middle
http://tempestincrescentcity.ning.com/ Katrina where students can experience the ongoing relief Gamepill High
efforts in New Orleans. This game can be played online or
with a downloaded version and includes teacher
resources.
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iCue From MIT and NBC this is a web-based educational media MIT Social Studies High
http://www.icue.com/ product that is a media archive, a portal for learning NBC News
activities and games, and a social network connecting
teachers and students around the country in shared
learning activities designed to enhance their understanding
of current events and American History.
Immune Attack Introduces basic concepts of human immunology to Federation of American Science Middle
http://fas.org/immuneattack/ middle school, high school, and entry-level college Scientists High
students. Designed as a supplemental learning tool, this
game is free to download and includes teacher resources.
Karma Tycoon Instead of trying to make a million dollars, users are DoSomething.org Social Studies High
http://www.karmatycoon.com/ making the world a better place by running nonprofit JP Morgan Chase
organizations (homeless shelters, animal shelters, youth
centers, senior centers, and performing arts centers) in
different cities across the United States. They apply for
grants and loans, outfit nonprofits with the basic
necessities, and watch the news ticker to make sure a
hurricane doesn’t interfere with plans. Teacher resources.
Launchball Aimed at 8-14 year olds, this game incorporates the rules NMSI Science Museum Science Elementary
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/laun of physics and ties in with the content of the British (London) Middle
chpad/launchball/ Science Museum's Launchpad gallery. Teacher resources
are available.
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Life or Death In a "choose-your-own-adventure" format, players must Discovery Channel Science Middle
survive in the jungle where their plane crashed. There are Social Studies High
http://dsc.discovery.com/surviva
online learning resources. The Discovery Channel has
l/games/life-death-jungle/life- over a dozen such online games.
death-jungle.html
Life Preservers A National Science Foundation funded, web-based Michigan State University Science Middle
http://lifepreservers.msu.edu/ learning game designed to teach about adaptation and National Science Foundation High
evolution to 7th through 9th grade students. It can be
played within a 45-minute class period. Teacher resources
are available.
Lure of the Labyrinth An on-line puzzle adventure game, designed to promote Learning Games to Go (LG2G) Math/Literacy Middle
http://labyrinth.thinkport.org/www/ math and literacy learning, and is targeted at middle- Project funded by a Star
school students. Teacher resources available. Schools grant from the
US Department of Education
Maryland Public Television
The Education Arcade (MIT)
ORC-MACRO
National Geographic Games Six different map games created by National Geographic National Geographic Science Elementary
http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/toolsf in conjunction with The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Social Studies Middle
oradventure/games/index.html Teacher resources on the site define activities for grades High
K-12.
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Nobel Prize Games These games and simulations are based on Nobel Prize Nobelprize.org English Middle
http://nobelprize.org/educational_game awarded achievements and have players test and build Science High
s/ their knowledge in physics, chemistry, physiology, Social Studies
medicine, literature, peace or economics. Teacher
PBS Kids Sprout Website for preschoolers age 2-5 and their families with PBS Many Preschool
http://www.sproutonline.com/sprout/ho games and activities featuring favorite PBS show
me/jump.aspx characters.
Play the News Series of role-playing games about current events where Impact Games Current Events High
http://www.playthenewsgame.com/port each game highlights a different news event. Player
al/home.action chooses key role in the event and then decide what action
they think should be taken and then which action they
think will actually take place.
Power Up Download this multiplayer game where students IBM Science Middle
http://www.powerupthegame.org/ experience the excitement and diversity of modern Try Science/New York Hall High
engineering. Teacher resources available. of Science
Tech Museum of Innovation
Bakken Library and Museum
National Renewable Energy
Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory
Connecticut Innovation
Academy
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Quest Atlantis Create a guest account to experience this international Indiana University School of Science Elementary
http://atlantis.crlt.indiana.edu/ learning and teaching project that uses a 3D multi-user Education Social Studies Middle
environment to immerse children, ages 9-15, in National Science Foundation High
educational tasks. Software is downloaded. MacArthur Foundation
NASA
Food Lion
ReMission A game and community for young people with cancer. HopeLab Foundation, Inc. Disease High
http://www.re- Travel into a human body to fight cancer colonies as Science
mission.net/site/game/index.php Roxxi, a fully-armed nanobot warrior. Although this is not
for general classroom use, this free game has received
accolades for helping teens and young adults diagnosed
with cancer. The game must be downloaded to be played.
Revolution Revolution is the Education Arcade's multi-player, The Education Arcade (MIT) Social Studies Middle
http://www.educationarcade.org/node/3 American Revolution-themed role-playing game based on High
57 historical events in the town of colonial Williamsburg. Set
in 1775, on the eve of violent revolt in the colony of
Virginia, the game gives students an opportunity to
experience the daily social, economic, and political lives of
the town's inhabitants. This downloaded game is designed
to be played in a 45-minute period.
River City An interactive computer simulation for middle grades Harvard University Science Middle
http://muve.gse.harvard.edu/rivercitypro science students to learn scientific inquiry and 21st National Science Foundation
ject/ century skills. As visitors to River City, students travel back Arizona State University
in time, bringing their 21st century skills and technology to Active Worlds
address 19th century problems. Based on authentic
historical, sociological, and geographical conditions, River
City is a town besieged with health problems. Students
work together in small research teams to help the town
understand why residents are becoming ill. Mailed disk.
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Road Ready Teens The StreetWise 2.0 online 3D game is a third-person Sbk Interactive Driving High
http://www.chrysler.com/games/rrt_stre driving simulator that immerses players into real-world Chrysler Corporation
etwise.html driving conditions in a large city and its surrounding areas.
The game includes five missions which cover the three
levels of learning permits recognized by the driver
education programs of most states. Making the right
decisions and mastering basic and advanced driving skills
will allow the player to progress through the game.
Scratch Scratch is a new programming language that makes it Lifelong Kindergarten Group @ Programming Elementary
http://scratch.mit.edu/ easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, MIT Media Lab Middle
games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the High
web. It is designed to help young people (ages 8 and up)
develop 21st century learning skills by learning important
mathematical and computational ideas, to think creatively,
reason systematically, and work collaboratively. It is free to
download and has extensive online resources.
SFS Kids Music Lab San Francisco Symphony Orchestra's interactive flash San Francisco Symphony Music Elementary
http://www.sfskids.org/templates/musicl games that teaches basic music concepts. Orchestra Middle
ab.asp?pageid=4
SimCity Classic Live In SimCity, the player is given the task of founding a city, Electronic Arts, Inc. Social Studies Elementary
http://simcity.ea.com/play/simcity_class while maintaining the happiness of the citizens and Middle
ic.php keeping a stable budget. High
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Sound Factory A musical game where you make tunes for your co- mtv Arcade Music Elementary
http://www.lukewhittaker.co.uk/soundfa workers using the objects around you in the factory where Middle
ctory/index.php you work. High
Spelling City Using the sample lists from the site or your own list of SpellingCity.com Spelling Elementary
http://www.spellingcity.com/index.php? word, you learn, play, and then test your spelling ability. It
option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1 teaches the word in the context of an audio sentence.
Teachers can batch upload a list of words.
Starfall A series of colorful interactive flash games to prepare and Starfall.com Reading Preschool
http://www.starfall.com/ teach children to read. Elementary
Stop Disasters! Teaches children how to build safer villages and cities United Nations International Nature Middle
http://www.stopdisastersgame.org/en/h against disasters. Children will learn how the location and Strategy for Disaster Science High
ome.html the construction materials of houses can make a Reduction
difference when disasters strike and how early warning Playerthree
systems, evacuation plans and education can save lives.
Multiple languages and good teacher resources.
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Super Charged! A physics game that places students in a 3D enviroment The Education Arcade (MIT) Science High
http://www.educationarcade.org/node/1 where they must navigate a spaceship by controlling the
75 electric charge of the ship and placing charged particles
around the space. Students must carefully plan their
trajectory through each level by tracing the field lines that
emmanate from charged objects, and in the process of
doing so, develop a more hands on understanding of how
charged particles interact.
Thinkfinity Games Thinkfinity's digital learning platform links to over 55,000 Verizon Foundation Many Elementary
http://www.thinkfinity.org/student_game educational resources including interactive resources and Middle
s.aspx flash games. High
Tutpup Students can compete on different levels in math or Mind Candy Ltd. English Elementary
http://tutpup.com/ spelling games against other students from around the Math
world. Teachers have the option to sign up a class.
Virtual 20Q Play digital form of game 20 questions in a choice of over 20Q.net Inc. English Middle
http://www.20q.net/ 20 languages. High
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What2Learn You can play any of the over 2,000 interactive flash games What2Learn Ltd. Many Elementary
http://www.what2learn.com/ or create your own. Teacher resources available.
Whyville Designed for 8-15 year olds, this student-centered, hands- Individual games are funded by Many Elementary
http://www.whyville.net on environment was created for students to experience many organizations including: Middle
scientific discovery and social responsibility. NASA
John Paul Getty Trust
Woods Hole Oceanographic
Center for Disease Control
. . .and many more
Wolf Quest Learn about wolf ecology by living the life of a wild wolf in Minnesota Zoo Ecology Elementary
http://www.wolfquest.org/ Yellowstone National Park in this downloaded 3D wildlife EduWeb Science Middle
simulation. Play alone or with friends in multiplayer International Wolf Center High
missions, explore the wilderness, hunt elk, and encounter National Science Foundation
stranger wolves in your quest to find a mate. Designed for
kids 10-13 but fun for all ages. Teacher resources are
available.
World Without Oil An "alternative reality event" in May and June 2007 that Independent Lens Social Studies Middle
http://www.worldwithoutoil.org/ tried to simulate what would happen as a result of a global Electric Shadows High
oil shock. People participated by writing original stories of ITVS
what they would be going through if, suddenly, gas prices Corporation for Public
skyrocketed or food supplies dwindled. It is all archived on Broadcasting
this site with suggestions for how teachers can use the site WriterGuy
in their classroom.
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Zon Zon is an unique interactive massively multiplayer online Michigan State University Chinese Language Elementary
http://enterzon.com/ role playing game for learning Mandarin Chinese. You Office of the Chinese Middle
enter the game at Beijing International Airport and can Language Council High
begin interacting with staff, merchants, and travelers you International (Hanban)
encounter while being helped by experienced foreign
language instructors.
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