Learning Rocket Science With Video Games 64
GNUman writes "Wired has an article about using videogames to get kids into engineering, starting with Kerbal Space Program, a indie physics-driven sandbox where you build your own spaceship and explore space. I have had much fun with this game the past year and I have actually learned a bit of rocket engineering and orbital mechanics while at it. The article also mentions Minecraft, World of Goo, Amazing Alex, Patterns, Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts, Fantastic Contraption and SpaceChem. I really like the idea of games that are great fun while fostering creativity and even learning in the process. What games would you add to this list?"
Scorched Earth! (Score:3, Interesting)
For every geek that's wanted to fly to the moon (Score:5, Interesting)
Capt'n Skunky here! I'm one of the Community Managers over at KSP and wanted everyone to come on by the forums or stop by our IRC channel on Esper.net #kspofficial. We've got a great community full of people willing to help you get that rocket into orbit.
Thanks for melting the servers Slashdot, and we mean that in a good way! :)
Arrr!
Capt'n Skunky
KSP Community Manager
The Incredible Machine (Score:2, Interesting)
Fun factor: 10
Creativity factor: 10
Learning in the process: well, you learned many engineering principles like Murphy's Lay or "if it ain't broken, ain't fix it"
Orbiter (Score:5, Interesting)
Realistic space flight simulator. The most fun way of learning orbital mechanics ever!
KOHCTPYKTOP: Engineer of the People (Score:5, Interesting)