The Science of Serious Gaming: Exploring the Benefits of Science-Based Games in the Classroom

Nicole Kurtz, Integrated Ocean Drilling Program, College Station, TX, United States
Abstract:
Finding ways to connect scientists with the classroom is an important part of sharing enthusiasm for science with the public. Utilizing the visual arts and serious gaming techniques has benefits for all participants including the engagement of multiple learning sectors and the involvement of whole-brain teaching methods. The activities in this presentation draw from real-world events that require higher level thinking strategies to discover and differential naturally occurring patterns.