October 17, 2011

Animal rescue - tests of problem-solving skills

Rabbit Silhouette Clip Art


Each activity at the link below has its own mini-rules, within which you can solve the problem.

GOAL: help the rabbit reach the treat he wants.

HOW: explore each picture--point, click, drag, drop--to discover what is or is not possible, then figure out a logical way to reach your goal.

Click here and have fun! 

October 8, 2011

Play Power Up! - an engineering game




Save the world... of an imaginary planet from ecological devastation by engineering solutions to supply solar, wind, and water power.  Play Power Up! - an engineering game developed by IBM and TryScience/New York Hall of Science.