Introducing Physics Geeks

Physics Geeks is a serious game designed to teach core physical science principles through self-directed exploration in immersive 3D environments. Players will draw on the basic tenets of scientific inquiry as they interact with virtual inclined planes, frictionless surfaces and zero-gravity fields. By integrating educational material into a framework kids use everyday, the team hopes to create a fun and approachable experience that will help spark a deeper curiosity and love for the sciences and aid in growing a new generation of scientists.

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The Physics Geeks Game is made up of multiple learning modules. Each learning module will consist of three sections: a brief primer defining the lesson's objective and key concepts, a 3D environment modeling a core physical science concept and a post-quiz to test how much a player picked up from self-directed inquiry into the environment.

The game will be disseminated primarily through Facebook, the social networking site boasting over 60 million members. This standalone site is available to demo individual modules to interested parties.

	Physics Geeks is brought to you by the The Virtual Learning Worlds team at Columbia University. We are funded by the National Science Digital Library, a branch of the National Science Foundation. Find out more about the The Virtual Learning Worlds at our main web site http://vlw.epic.columbia.edu/research. Our main site offers a wide range of research material on education and gaming, including relevant articles, representative games and information on conceptual physics approaches and curricula.
	Our digital resources are provided by comPADRE, the NSDL pathway for physics and astronomy education. comPADRE serves a unique stewardship role within the NSDL, helping teachers and learners find and use, high quality resources through collections and services tailored to their specific needs.