Educational Games

This page features educational software designed by Media Productions (formerly The Leading Object). Order and pricing information is listed with each title.

Science Pirates: The Curse of Brownbeard

Learning science processes and food safety has never been so much fun! Pirate Science builds awareness of food safety issues through better understanding of science processes. Games, songs and scientific experiments give youth a better understanding of the "whys" behind good food safety practices based on the national science standards. The entire adventure culminates in the hero (the player's character) helping the desperate crew solve and 'break' the "The Curse of Brownbeard."

To download the games http://sciencepirates.com/

Math Snacks

Math Snacks are short animations and mini-games designed to help learners "get it". Each snack presents a mathematical concept, particularly those addressed in grades 6, 7 and 8. Ideal for use in a classroom or on your own, they can even be placed on mobile devices for "homework". The accompanying print materials can assist learners in applying their conceptual understanding to math problems.

Learn more at http://mathsnacks.com/

The Food Detectives

Food Detectives Fight BAC! This entertaining site for kids ages 8-12 includes songs, activities and arcade-style games. Through playing to learn youth understand the importance of the 4 key messages in the Fight BAC food safety program: wash hands and utensils, chill leftovers properly, cook food to the proper temperature and separate cooked food from raw meat and juices.

Play the game online at http://www.fooddetectives.com/

Nutrition Decision

This series of games helps middle school students make better choices when selecting food by better understanding nutritional labels, serving sizes and the importance of activity. Designed for middle school age children, this website helps foster better understanding of nutrition labels found on most packaged food, and also the importance of exercise.

Play the games online at http://www.nutritiondecision.org

Food Guide Pyramid

This download offers games to help you learn about the Food Guide Pyramid, an illustrator of healthy eating, in a fun and interactive way. The Food Guide Pyramid shows us what foods to eat and how much to eat to be healthy. You'll learn about the Food Guide Pyramid and nutrition, while having fun.

Visit the Food Guide Pyramid website at http://www.foodpyramidgames.org/

Crazy About Corn (CD-ROM, and related materials)

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With games, songs and numerous activities, the Crazy About Corn CD is a great way to teach children the importance of corn. They'll learn different aspects of history, Native-American culture, scientific techniques and memorization skills, all while enjoying themselves. Along with the CD, there are educational resource books to supplement classroom learning, a video which supplies additional activites and the "Hot Buttered Hits and Songbook" which allows children (and adults) to sing along to their favorite Corn songs.

Choices In A Pack: Tobacco Education for Teenagers

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Choices In A Pack offers middle school students decision-making situations regarding cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. Topics are presented with teen issues in mind: popularity, looks and peer group interests. Designed with the multicultural audience in mind, the five curriculum components include two computer animation games and four core classroom exercises.

For a listing of other videos produced by Media Productions, visit The Instructional Materials Adoption Page.