The “SimCity” series is one of the top-selling simulation games of all time. The game is free to play but does include in-game purchases. Players learn about the Voyager probe, basic physics principles and rocket science while performing tasks such as planning slingshots around planets, exploring space and avoiding hazards. It features a detailed 3D rendering of Earth’s solar system.
This game is a physics puzzle game that allows players to explore the cosmos. These are a few of the many games you should consider incorporating into your child’s STEAM education. When kids can engage with other kids who share their interests, they are more likely to keep playing.īecause games are already a technology-oriented platform, they are particularly well suited for teaching STEAM skills. Games can also provide a sense of community, whether that is from community message boards or in-game chat systems. This keeps players from getting tired of playing the game.
Games also motivate players to keep playing by providing constant rewards, such as a higher level, for accomplishments. The player controls their own experience, rather than passively consuming it. Video games have an edge over less-interactive media, such as videos, because they put players in the driver’s seat. San Jose Unified Council of PTAs presents some tips on how to plug your kids in with STEAM!īenefits of Using Games to Teach STEAM Skills Education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is invaluable for future job prospects and personal development.īecause many children shy away from STEAM subjects, fun ways to encourage learning, such as makerspace classes and video games, have been gaining popularity as educational tools. By Charlene Roth, Member of San Jose Unified Council of PTAsĪccording to government sources, employment in STEAM occupations is projected to grow at more than twice the rate of non-STEAM occupations over the next decade.
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