Toad Road

Toad Road is a physical science learning game developed with Twin Cities PBS that focuses on how material properties affect function. Players select and place bridges made from different materials to help characters cross obstacles.

Platform:
mobile
web
Subject:
science
Genre:
puzzle
Art:
2d
Release:
2020
Age:
young learners

Science puzzle games for young learners set in PBS KIDS’ Hero Elementary universe

Toad Road is a physical science learning game developed with Twin Cities PBS that focuses on how material properties affect function. Players select and place bridges made from different materials to help characters cross obstacles, observing how properties influence performance. By observing how these material properties influence performance, players learn how to select and place bridges made from different materials to help characters successfully cross various obstacles.

Learning focus

Material Properties (Strength/Durability), Engineering Constraints, Evidence-Based Selection

GAME FEATURES

Select material types

Choose bridges with specific properties such as tough, brittle, or absorbent.

Place bridges strategically

Position materials to support safe passage across gaps.

Test material effectiveness

Observe how different properties affect outcomes.

Complete navigation challenges

Guide characters through environments using appropriate materials.

Core Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify common properties of materials
  • Analyze how material characteristics affect strength and durability
  • Compare effectiveness of different materials for specific tasks
  • Apply evidence to select suitable materials for problem solving
Why This Project Matters

Understanding matter properties requires connecting characteristics to real-world performance. Properties of Matter helps learners build this understanding by allowing them to test how different materials function within practical challenges.

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