• Teaching children science through games is the best way to keep them interested.science image by peter Hires Images from Fotolia.com
  
  Science is an important part of a child's education, but the subject may seem boring to younger kids. To get them involved and show them what science is really like, try science software filled with educational games and lessons. Children will enjoy learning and the right science software may encourage them to explore the world around them and discover how it works.
  
  

Mia's Science Adventure

• In "Mia's Science Adventure," children choose from four different difficulty levels and play as the main character, Mia the Mouse. The game is aimed at children ages 6 to 10 and is set in a 3-D world with colorful and interactive environments. As children play through the story, they'll learn about the solar system, the human body, how the weather works, animals and even about electricity. Not only is the game educational, but it blends in a storyline to hold children's interest as they play. The game is available in both English and Spanish.
  
  

I Love Science

• "I Love Science" is an educational, interactive software for teachers and students to use while learning about science. The program features science problems to challenge student's thinking skills and more than 100 science experiments to perform on the computer. It also includes directions for science experiments students can perform in real life. Teachers will enjoy the help and explanation screens along with print-outs for each experiment or activity.
  
  

Science for Kids

• "Science for Kids" focuses on different areas of learning and leads children through each area with a set of questions, experiments and interactive puzzles to test their observation and classification skills. The software teaches concepts relating to the weather, planets, light, water and air. Learning activities ensure children are grasping the concepts being taught and give them a chance to apply each concept.