Community reviews for Osmos

Osmos is an incredible science tool that allows students to play a game as they advance through various physics puzzles. The music is relaxing, and the game holds the attention of middle school students. I would encourage students to use the game in and out of the classroom. As students become more comfortable with Osmos, I would cross connect the physics they have learned to their scientific and technical writing.

I love the physics engine on this game. The practical, hands-on learning is an excellent way for me to check on whether my students understand and are able to apply Newton's Laws. It worked best for me as an informal assessment. I would get my students started on the game, and then simply walk the room and ask questions. "Why did you get so small now?" "What can you do to move that orb?" "How does this illustrate Newtons (insert number) law?" The surprises in the game also result in questions from students, like "Why did the other orb move away from me when I did that?" Or, "why is it so hard to get moving now?" I find it an excellent wrap-up exercise.