Science Games

IM GETTING A NEW JOB HERE SOON AND IM ALREADY THINKING ABOUT SAVING MONEY AND PUTTING IT ASIDE FOR CHRISTMAS …I HAVE A BROTHER 8 AND A SISTER TURNING 7 ..I WOULD LIKE TO GET THEM PSPs FOR CHRISTMAS..ARE THERE ANY EDUCATIONAL GAMES FOR THERE AGE?
SUCH AS MATH,SPELLIN,SOCIAL STUDIES, AND SCIENCE RELATED?

(in other words, a brief description of the game and what it teaches). Thanks!

Ones that help teach math concepts would be particularly helpful. Some online math games just have kids add increasingly greater numbers, but at some point you need paper and pencil and there isn’t much in terms of visual interest. Also some will ask about exponent questions but not really teach a child how to do the problem.

Ones that involve brain teasers or deep thinking would be great…also verbal skills would be helpful.. vocabulary building, analogies, spelling. I’d love to know what your favorites are.

Thank you in advance for any help.

We jus got a computer, and I’m wondering if anyone knows of any websites for kids games. My kids are 6-8 years old, and if they are educational games would be a plus.

http://us.i1.yimg.com/videogames.yahoo.com/feature/video-games-turn-kids-into-killers-not-so-says-new-book/1212550

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my six year old brother loves online games and is getting bored of the ones on nickelodeon.com, any suggestions?

A group of friends get together on a monthly basis to watch sci-fi/fantasy movies and potluck. We hang out, but we all have young kids and we’re looking for new ideas to keep them involved and since even the food is themed, we are looking for themed games for the kids.

In a couple of weeks I have to do some Science stuff at a local Primary school, involving the 5 senses. I need some fun, easy and, most importantly, educational games / experiments to try. These should last no longer than 10 mins each, but can be short and simple too! Thanks!! xx

I just started tutoring in a local minority neighborhood. I know some of you will be tempted to recommend cheesy little kid games. These kids have hard lives and have been exposed to things that have gotten them past the immature games. I’m looking for games that would actually be fun for them so that they can feel like I’m actually talking with them instead of down to them.