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A learning and training game, 3D Reseaux teaches civil engineers and construction workers about the risks of working near underground networks.
"Challenge your family and friends in a new digital board game, and at the same time learn your first words in a new language together.
4 TRAVELLERS can be played alone or together with friends and at the same time teach you new words in Spanish.
In 911 Paramedic, players assume the role of a paramedic and rush to the scenes of accidents on the streets of Los Angeles. Players can handle over thirty real-life emergency situations.
In this Nintendo Wii exergame, players move their upper and lower bodies by using the Wii remote and a game mat. This game involves more than a dozen fast-paced activities, such as log jumping, river rafting, and a minecart adventure.
"Geared toward 3rd to 5th grade students with social-behavioral problems, Adventures aboard the S.S.GRIN links the worlds of social skills training and interactive technology.
Alcohol 101 Plus, available at no charge, was created in response to the growing concern over the unsafe consumption of alcohol on college campuses.
“The game follows our character, Richard, in his dream world where he goes on the offensive and attacks back! He wards off a variety of allergens from pollen and pet dander to shellfish and dairy.”
In Alphabet Circus, a PlayStation 2 game targeted to children, players navigate through a colorful circus to discover various mini-games that combine physical activity and learning.
This free online stress reduction game offers players a chance to relax, balance their mind and emotions, and clarify their thoughts.
"Behavior Breakthroughs™ is an interactive training simulation created for parents and caregivers of children and adults who display challenging behavior."
Designed by young cancer patient Ben Duskin and LucasArts employee Eric Johnston, and funded by a grant from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Ben’s Game helps cancer patients cope with their illness and
This game is designed to improve players’ attention and sharpen their ability to process visual information. While it starts out easy, the game gets progressively more challenging as players improve.
"In this game you have to blood type three patients and give them blood transfusions. Are you able to do that?
Central Park is a learning environment for two-year-olds designed to prepare them for future schoolwork. Players of this game will be taught reading, writing, mathematics, and science concepts.
Cheerios Playtime is comprised of learning skills activities for children.
"This fast-paced game relies on a keen knowledge of food containing vitamin B1 and good keyboard skills to save lives.
CogniFit Personal Coach is intended to improve players’ cognitive skills and increase brain activity.
Colgate Kid’s world is a collection of free, online mini-games and fun activities for children about proper dental hygiene. These games address important teeth cleaning habits and how diet and nutrition can affect players’ teeth.
"Cosmo’s Learning Systems™ introduces an innovation in learning for children of developmental age 2-to-8 years with and without disabilities.
"Cosmo’s Play and Learn™ software was developed by a team of therapists and educators who recognized the tremendous need for children of developmental ages 2-to-8 with and without disabilities to h
DAWARS Ambush! is a military-based training simulation developed by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to educate and train military personnel on the rules-of-engagement.
This virtual game was developed to help train dental students in decision-making, diagnosis, and treatment protocols. In this realistic 3D environment, students and dental professionals can practice dental procedures and improve their skills.
Developed for young children for use on the PlayStation 2, Dinosaurs Shapes & Colors combines education and physical activity.
Earn the Stars is a merit-based tool for educating, motivating, recognizing and rewarding children to make good choices about nutrition and participating in physical activities.
"This game lets you explore the key elements of the electrocardiogram from how to place the electrodes on the body for measuring the heart beats to how to analyze the mountains and valleys in the E
Every Body Has a Brain is a video game, 16 brain songs and website for 4-6 year olds funded by grants from the National Institute of Mental Health’s Small Business Innovation Research Program.
"In Brain Train, children learn to appreciate how special and unique the brain is. You’re shown a sequence of pairs of items. One item in each pair has a brain and one does not.
This set of free, online games designed to exercise adults’ brains and minds. Players can choose from a variety of games that, with practice, may help improve memory and cognition.
FunSchool is a set of free, online educational games developed to help younger children focus on and improve in various school subjects, including reading and math.
Gamequarium is a collection of free, online educational games for children. It is divided into sets according to grade level, subject, and content.
"Imagine That! is a Simulation Game of Drinking-Related Choices created by Linda C. Lederman, Ph. D. Rutgers University."
This free, downloadable game teaches about the immune system and is targeted to high school and college students.
"Go through ten interactive stops and find out how our immune system protects us and sometimes could harm us."
"In this game, you are a trainee soldier of the Immune System Defense Forces, defending a human against bacterial infection. You have two missions to complete.
"Play "It's a Skin Cell's Life®" with your child to see how the interactive game lets kids learn how to practice good skin care virtually, or risk the consequences of pimples, greasy hair, a poison ivy rash and sunburn."
"Juf in a Box ('Teacher in a Box') is developed by Ranj, in co-operation with TNO, the Donders Institute, Avans and the Radboud University of Nijmegen.
This is one game in a series of games that encourages Pre-K children to engage their bodies in learning.
This is one game in a series of games that encourages Pre-K children to engage their bodies in learning.
This is one game in a series of games that encourages Pre-K children to engage their bodies in learning.
This is one game in a series of games that encourages Pre-K children to engage their bodies in learning.
"Learning for Children-Exploration software is developmentally appropriate for children 3-5 years.
Developed by several universities, Let’s Talk About It is an interactive game that focuses on the perceptions college students have about campus drinking behaviors.
This collection of web-based brain training exercises and activities is designed to improve multiple areas of cognition. Players can choose from a variety of games that focus on concentration, memory, attention, and more.
"Mirror Image tells the story of teenagers Sheena and Megan, best friends who are victimized by a criminal who uses the Internet to lure young women with promises of modeling contracts and online r
"Mission Control™ is a versatile computer access device designed for children who do not use a standard keyboard and standard mouse.
My Stop Smoking Coach with Allen Carr is designed to help players quit smoking tobacco. This Nintendo DS game is based on the philosophies of Allen Carr and is intended to be an entertaining, challenging, and helpful way to stop smoking.
My Student Body is an online game that focuses on issues that many college students face including drug and alcohol abuse, stress, and sexual health. The game provides information about getting help.
"A colourful collection of tricks to make medical procedures less scary and sore. For kids and grown ups too!
"Using medical data from leading UK clinicians and automatic generation techniques, Patient Rescue supports health professionals to understand the signs of patient deterioration, use correct assessment protocols and intervene effectively."
Popsicle is a stress reduction game designed to soothe the nerves and induce a sense of balance and well being within players. The free, online game seeks to renew players' spirit by stimulating a shift in cognitive perspective.
PrimaryGames is a free, online collection of educational games, activities, and puzzles for children .
Prongo is a web site that offers free educational activities, puzzles, and games for young students. Players can choose among a variety of math, logic, and cognition games.
The Puzzability Sampler is a free, downloadable collection of puzzles, activities, and exercises designed to stimulate the mind and increase cognitive capability. Players can choose from dozens of games the whole family can enjoy.
Re-Mission is a free adventure game designed to help young patients with cancer overcome their fears and feel more in control of their conditions.
RU SURE? is a simulation game designed to engage students in thinking about their drinking. Players of this game will be faced with making alcohol-related decisions that can lead to serious consequences.
Sheppard Software is a collection of free, online educational games, puzzles, and activities designed to teach young minds about health and improve understanding in various school related subjects.
The Smart Cycle is a stationary bike by Fisher-Price that allows young children to engage in physical activity while playing a learning video game.
"The Smart Cycle Extreme is a stationary bike, arcade game and learning center that plugs directly into your TV.
"It’s a stationary bike, a learning center, and an arcade game system—all rolled into one! Smart Cycle Racer plugs right into your TV, ready to take kids on learning adventures like no other.
"In contrast to other programs that focus primarily on in-school behaviors, My Community is all about enhancing a child's social skills and personal safety in the larger world outside the classroom
Preschool Playtime is a software program designed to help build appropriate social skills in young children.
"Preschool Playtime Volume 2 is an extension of the material covered in Preschool Playtime Volume 1, and reinforces appropriate peer interactions and play skills in toddlers and preschoolers.
"Symptom Scenes is an arcade game featuring a cast of cute characters suffering from Meningitis or Septicaemia. It's a race against time to recognize the symptoms and save as many as you can!
"In this game your dog has type-1 diabetes. This is a very serious disease. With proper treatment, however, your dog can live a happy life for many years.
The Kidz Page is an educational web site for young children with dozens of fun games, activities, and puzzles designed to keep the mind sharp.
"When a legendary ancient king returns to enslave the world, a young boy named Oz must awaken the hero within.
"In this game you perform the classic split brain experiment used by Nobel Laureate Roger Sperry when he discovered differences between the right and left hemispheres of the brain."
Toy Pals Fun with Numbers is an exergame for the PlayStation 2 designed to engage young children in simultaneous learning and physical activity.
"Virtual Iraq is a set of virtual reality environments created to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF) combat service men and
“The Chicken Farm educational game and related reading are based on the 1929 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
"Whyville was launched in 1999 as a virtual city for engaging young people in constructive educational activities while promoting socially responsible behavior.
"Web Wise Kids understands how challenging it can be for adults to keep informed about online dangers and teen’s online activities.
Zamzee is an online rewards program for young teens powered by their physical activity.
Leapfrog’s Zippity is an interactive system that combines physical activity and education.Young players can dance, jump, move, and learn with their favorite Disney characters.
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