Disaster Detector
Deals with geology // physics // science
  Earth & Space Science, Weather
Intended for middle school
Available on Web // Android // iOS
Cost free
   
Developed by Smithsonian Science Education Center and Filament Games (external)
Website at https://ssec.si.edu/disaster-detector (external)
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Disaster Detector

The citizens of Smithsonville are in dire need of a Disaster Detector! Help Smithsonville and other cities predict and prepare for natural disasters. Use tools to make predictions and save the city from damage by helping citizens prepare properly. Are you up for the challenge?

Disaster Detector teaches players how to analyze and interpret data on natural hazards to forecast future catastrophic events and how to implement tools to mitigate the effects of those disasters.



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13 / 15
Fun
4 / 5
Learning
5 / 5
Science
4 / 5

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MrCoumbe

MrCoumbe
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This game has been very well composed. The tutorial is easy to follow and gives a good challenge in order to master. I reccomend this for Lower school in Australian schools.

Fun rating: 4 out of 5

Learning rating: 5 out of 5

Science rating: 4 out of 5

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13 / 15

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