Comments on: Game Review: Science Papa (Wii)

By: Cary Woodham

Cary Woodham — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:53:40 +0000

Yeah I think Science Papa would be a neat game to get for your class. You might also want to try We Ski and We Ski and Snowboard for Wii, or the Yoga Wii game. –Cary

By: NicelySImple

NicelySImple — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:25:37 +0000

I just received a grant to get a wii for my science classroom. I made a lab to find the acceleration due to gravity via the ski jump in wii-fit plus and was looking for other “games” that may be of some use for general science, chemistry or physics.

The guys at the video game shop recommended “Gravity” but they had to order it. They had “Science Papa” in the store. Do you think it has enough quality info for a classroom/ remedial motivation tool/ anything at all?

By: iodine

iodine — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:41:00 +0000

That’s a good point about Cooking Mama and kitchen safety.

Science Papa doesn’t sound nearly as bad as I expected. I’ll probably end up renting it from Gamefly. Thanks for the review.

By: Cary Woodham

Cary Woodham — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 07:29:29 +0000

That’s a very good question! But it’s a little hard to answer. See, I’m 32 and I enjoyed Science Papa. Like Cooking Mama, it is geared toward younger players, but the challenge level and science themes are skewed for a little older as well.

Ask yourself these questions and maybe they’ll help with your choice. Does she like Cooking Mama games? Does she enjoy games even if they are slightly ‘kiddy’ in nature? Does she like science? If the answer is ‘yes’ to all three questions, then she’ll probably enjoy playing Science Papa! –Cary

By: Wondering

Wondering — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:33:34 +0000

What age group would you say this is best for? My daughter is 12 years old, is this game too young for her (like most of the wii games seem to be anymore)?

By: Dr. Matt Carlson

Dr. Matt Carlson — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:00:12 +0000

Heh, I can’t believe I didn’t leave a link the first time…. (I thought of it later then forgot to come back…)

I have a pile of fun science demonstrations you can watch for free on the net. Go to http://www.ScienceTheater.net or just search iTunes or YouTube for “Dr. Carlson’s Science Theater”…

They’re pretty fun to watch (at least I think so and my 3 year old agrees…). They’re targetted at the middle school but approachable by anyone.

By: The_Wampa_King

The_Wampa_King — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:59:48 +0000

Science Papa? Wonder who came up with That name.

By: GamerDad

GamerDad — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:58:52 +0000

Carlson has a bunch of terrific videos of his green haired self doing the Nye thing. I trust he can provide a linky if needed.

By: Cary Woodham

Cary Woodham — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:59:13 +0000

Yeah, because you ARE a Science Papa! –Cary

By: Dr. Matt Carlson

Dr. Matt Carlson — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:52:03 +0000

Wow, I might have to check this one out…