NOTE: Science Pirates (first released in 2008) is currently being updated for newer operating systems. Watch a video about the game, which was used with middle school students to help them learn about forming and testing science hypotheses.
Songs from Science Pirates are available on YouTube and NMSU's iTunes U.
Classroom Use:
Science Pirates: The Curse of Captain Brownbeard is a multi-part game that can be played in or outside of the classroom to help middle school students better understand science and food safety concepts. The game addresses both national science process standards and educational objectives through engaging gameplay. For more informations about the science standards and educational objectives, visit the following links:
© 2008, NMSU Board of Regents. This material is based upon work supported by the Cooperative State Research Education, and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under Agreement No. 2003-5110-01718. New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. NMSU and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.