Wind Simulator

When a low pressure system moves in, the kids of the Yard learn about the science of wind! Made with our partners at Wisconsin DPI and Wisconsin Virtual Schools.

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At a Glance

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Playtime: 10-20 minutes
  • Play from a web browser—no logins or downloads required
  • Free to play

About the Game

A ruined tower-building contest leads to a crash course on the science of wind. Players learn about wind direction, wind speed, pressure systems, and how scientists use wind to predict weather.


Topics Addressed

  • Earth’s systems
  • Air Masses and weather conditions
  • Weather Patterns

Next Gen Science Standards (NGSS)

  • MS-ESS2
  • MS-ESS2-5
  • ESS2.D

Game Types

  • single player

About the Yard Games

Wind Simulator is part of the Yard Games, our collection of middle school science games. Designed as playful introductions to complex topics, the games are online and free to play.

Partners

We created the Yard Games with our amazing partners at Wisconsin DPI and Wisconsin Virtual Schools. Our team relied on the expertise of teacher fellows from across Wisconsin to help conceive, design, and test the games.