Learn about the Body with Science Games for Kids
The human body
is an incredible thing, and to this day scientists do not fully understand the
minute details of its functioning. You know what they say about the brain – if
it was simple enough to be fully understood, we wouldn’t be able to! Children
who encounter the human body’s incredibly complex systems in their textbooks
may understandably feel overwhelmed by it all. You can help your kids develop a
healthy appreciation and fascination for the human body and its functioning by
letting them play cool science
games for kids - whether online or offline.
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Here are a few
great science games that teach kids of various ages about the human body and
its care.
Science Games for Young Kids
Disney
Doc McStuffins - Doc McStuffins is a
toy doctor with her own TV show. Kids bring their toys to her when they fall
sick, and she uses various doctor tools to arrive at a diagnosis. Then she
treats them and sometimes gives advice on how to stay healthy. Whether or not
your child watches the show, the game is great fun for kids. Players assist the
doctor in her work, learning the names and uses of the different tools. They
also learn how to stay healthy and play various mini-games with the doctor’s
assistants. This science game can be played at no cost online.
Science Games for Older Kids
Re-Mission 2 – In this fun science game,
kids learn about cancer and how the body’s defense mechanisms and the various
treatments work against the growth of cancerous cells. The names and functions
of the weapons and the enemies in the game are such that the player understands
how the various medications work in real life. The six mini games are
incredibly fun for everyone, and especially beneficial for cancer patients,
helping them understand what is going on inside their bodies and motivating
them to stick with their treatment. The game is free to play online.
Solve
the Outbreak – What happens when a new illness suddenly strikes the
population, and a large number of people start falling prey to it? The
epidemiologists swing into action, trying to find out how the disease began,
how to treat it and how to keep it from spreading further. In this cool science
game, players get to take on the role of an epidemiologist, earning points and
getting promotions based on how well each outbreak was handled. The game was
developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and helps educate
the public about how they deal with the diseases affecting the nation. The game
is available as a free app for the iPad.
BioDigital Human – BioDigital Human
provides an incredible way to explore human anatomy in 3D. With stunning,
life-like visuals and a set of controls that allow users to add or remove
organs and body systems and turn the models any which way, this website is
considered a wonderful learning tool for aspiring doctors! While not actually a
science game, this website is so much fun to explore that it barely makes a
difference. The basic features on this website are free to use, while additional
features and services are available for a fee.
Author Bio:
Catherine Ross is a full-time
stay-at-home-mum who believes learning should be enjoyable for young minds. An
erstwhile elementary school teacher, Catherine loves coming up with creative
ways through which kids can grasp the seemingly difficult concepts of learning
easily. She believes that a ‘fun factor’ can go a long way in enhancing kids’
understanding and blogs at http://kidslearninggames.weebly.com/
How do you make learning about the body fun for your students?
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