Museum of Science and Industry: Simple Machines

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Museum of Science and Industry: Simple Machines

Url:

https://www.msichicago.org/fileadmin/Activities/Games/simple_machines/

Publisher:

Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago, Ill.).

Description: The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago has recently expanded their online opportunities and interactive features. One of their latest additions is the "Simple Machines" feature, and here visitors will get to meet the curious robot "Twitch". The premise behind this game is that Twitch must complete a series of tasks to finish an important project. Using fun tools, keyboard motions, and careful object selection, visitors will have a bit of fun, and learn about the principles of force, the world of inclined planes, and other related topics. All of this fun is accompanied by a jaunty soundtrack that is part electronica, part lounge music. The graphics are superb, and the entire experience is quite user-friendly.

LC Classification:

Technology -- Mechanical engineering and machinery -- Machine design and drawing
Technology -- Mechanical engineering and machinery -- Study and teaching

GEM Subject:

Science -- Engineering
Science -- Technology
Science -- Informal education

Key Concept:

Mechanical engineering -- Machine design
Mechanical engineering -- Robotics

Resource Type:

Collection
Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Student Guide
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner
Professional/Practitioner

Education Level:

High School
Middle School
Higher Education
Elementary School

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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