Virtual spaces are a great way to help kids grasp topics like motion, gravity, sound, light, magnetism, and more. With these terrific physics picks, young students will be able to build, toss, push, or even catapult objects big and small to see where and how they move. Older students will be able to develop, test, and iterate challenges based on angular momentum, kinetic energy, and other complex physics concepts.
Solve, create, and share puzzles that gush with STEM learning
Bottom Line: This challenging yet kid-friendly set of logic puzzles wonderfully allows kids to solve problems and experiment with light science concepts.
Budding engineers create design solutions with fun physics puzzler
Bottom Line: A fun, engaging way to boost critical-thinking and problem-solving skills while learning about important science and engineering practices.
Bottom Line: Instantly engaging and super accessible to learners of many ages and abilities, Crayon Physics Deluxe fuses conceptual science learning with a brand of playful problem solving that demands creativity.
Solve problems, puzzles, brain teasers while creating wacky machines
Bottom Line: Hands-on problem-solving leads to great fun and independent learning with the right curricular wraparound to connect what kids are doing with what they need to know.
Science-based shipbuilding mission sim is valuable but shows its age
Bottom Line: A serviceable simulation for teacher-led physics or engineering lessons, or for students to get a feel for how different types of ships are designed and handle on the open seas.
Bottom Line: This physics sandbox ramps up the complexity but not the usability, leaving it up to the right teachers and students to unlock its benefits.
Design and launch a rocket into space in realistic astrophysics sim
Bottom Line: This accurate rocket sim encourages trial-and-error learning and makes for great (and often explosive) physics and engineering experiments.
