The Mice of Riddle Place:
The Incident of Izzy Ramirez
Help Izzy solve the mystery of what is causing her asthma! In this game, the player will embark on an exciting journey to identify the causes of Izzy’s asthma using Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) in the exciting world of Riddle Place. Designed with the Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core Standards as its educational framework, this game includes a free companion teacher guide available on the iBooks store and here.
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The classroom edition is designed to take an average of 40-to-45 minutes to play through and can be played in the classroom, at home or anywhere! Designed with feedback from 5-8th grade teachers and students, we’re excited to invite you on a STEM adventure!
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Features:
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Easy to use chapter-based system allows players to play from start to finish or focus on a particular section
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Save and load allows players to pick up where they left off
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Companion guide for teachers includes engagement and extension activities for your classroom
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Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core Standards are outlined in easy-to- use visual format for busy teachers
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Players learn about conducting biomedical research through the use of biomedical equipment and gathering data
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Utilizing the scientific method, players determine the issues at hand and remediate Izzy’s environment
This project was supported by the Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health under Award Number R41OD021311. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.
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Evaluation Results
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Credits
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Research and Evaluation
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Dr. Andrij Holian | Ray Hamilton | Jonathan Richter
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Administration
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Paulette Jones | Shaun Barnes
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Special thanks to Patrick Dye
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Education
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Hamilton Middle School - Hamilton, MT: Becky McGillivray
Washington Middle School - Missoula, MT: Brandy Thrasher | Jay Anderson
Conscious Pursuits, LLC - Missoula, MT: Elizabeth Rugh
Arlee Joint School District No. 8 - Arlee, MT: April Gabler
Sleeping Giant Middle School - Livingston, MT: Dave Pettit
Emerson School - Butte, MT: Kelly Rose
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Lawrence Union Free School District, NY:
Deputy Superintendent of Schools:
Dr. Ann Pedersen
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Lawrence Middle School: Lawrence, NY:
Principal: Willis Perry
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Assistant Principal: Lisa DePaola
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Sixth Grade Teachers:
Lee Araoz | Kelly Dowling | Carolyn Fowler | Glenda Kampton
Curriculum Specialist: Theodore Prawat
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Development
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Charles Raffety | Steven Browne | Stephen Gade | Daniel Wiemals | Aaron Cameron | Jen Mills
Sean Rudolf | Jesse Davis | Austin Roos | D.J. Chatelain | Seth Welch
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Voice Acting
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Drew Arends | James Rundle | Samantha Buechler | Austin Roos | Tess Langston | Garion Holian
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Musicians
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Jesse Davis | Garion Holian | William Cook | Matthew Wellert | Haley Owens
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Concept Art
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Stephen Gade | Daniel Wiemals
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Writing
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Melisa Schelvan | Charles Raffety | Daniel Wiemals