Creativity+Tools


 * ==**Thinking Tools:**== ||  ||
 * == [|Samorost 1] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:Picture_171.png width="138" height="60" align="center" caption="Picture_171.png"]] || Walk through an alien space ship and work out how to make it change its course. ||  ||
 * == [|Samorost 2] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:Picture_172.png width="135" height="76" align="center" caption="Picture_172.png"]] || Sequel to Samorost 1 ||  ||
 * == [|Machinarium] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:_creative.png width="145" height="54" caption="_creative.png"]] || An independent puzzle / adventure game developed by the makers of popular web-games Samorost and Samorost2. ||  ||
 * == [|Questionaut] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:Picture_173.png width="149" height="103" caption="Picture_173.png"]] || [[image:http://www.bbc.co.uk/f/t.gif width="5" height="1" caption="external image t.gif"]]

Journey through strange worlds and test your knowledge of English, Maths and Science on this magical mission to recover your friend’s hat. ||  || Host them on your own blog, website or intranet! ||  || To get started, just download it. Registration is not required. || [|Cheats and Codes] || machines, plus more. ||  || Download and print the Marker. Browse our GE Network Link and choose a 3D model. Download the 3D model and run the application ||  ||
 * == [|Invention at Play] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:invention.png width="155" height="47" caption="invention.png"]] || Thinking games and puzzles. ||  ||
 * == [|Solvr] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:a.freshbrain.com:solvr:.png width="150" height="55" caption="a.freshbrain.com:solvr:.png"]] || Solve your problems step-by-step ||  ||
 * == [|DecideAlready] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:decidealready.png width="146" height="60" caption="decidealready.png"]] || Makes it simple for groups to come to a decision about anything. ||  ||
 * == [|Diffen] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:diffen.png caption="diffen.png"]] || Compare, contrast and find the difference between any two things. ||  ||
 * == [|Puzzles4You] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:puzzles4you.blogspot.com_criticalthinking.png width="158" height="24" caption="puzzles4you.blogspot.com_criticalthinking.png"]] || Critical thinking puzzles ||  ||
 * ==**Games:**== ||  ||
 * == [|Class Tools] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:Picture_140.png width="156" height="37" caption="Picture_140.png"]] || Create free educational games, activities and diagrams in a Flash!
 * == [|MagicPen] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:magicpen.png width="144" height="40" caption="magicpen.png"]] || A physics-based drawing game inspired by Crayon Physics. Guide the red ball or square to the flags by drawing shapes and dropping them. ||  ||
 * == [|Atmosphir] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:atmosphir.png width="159" height="46" caption="atmosphir.png"]] || Free video game / creation tool for Mac & PC. Design mode lets you create enormous 3D platforming levels filled with fun gameplay elements like power-ups and fireballs, while Play mode lets you explore through the thousands of diverse user-created challenges being uploaded every day. ||  ||
 * == [|Braingle] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:braingle.png width="147" height="62" caption="braingle.png"]] || Brain Teasers, Riddles, Trivia, Brain Exercises, Games, Forums and more... ||  ||
 * == [|Iminlikewithyou] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:iminlikewithyou.png width="149" height="42" caption="iminlikewithyou.png"]] || A lot of games including jigsawce, dinglepop, blockers, tracism and a really great one called draw my thing which is like online Pictionary. ||  ||
 * == [|SecretBuilders] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:secretbuilders.png width="145" height="31" caption="secretbuilders.png"]] || Quests, games, activities. ||  ||
 * == [|PlayAuditorium] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:playauditorium.png width="148" height="33" caption="playauditorium.png"]] || Maths and problem solving game ||  ||
 * == [|FantasticContraption] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:fantsticcontraption.png width="151" height="59" caption="fantsticcontraption.png"]] || Physics puzzle game ||  ||
 * == [|PlayCrafter] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:playcrafter.com:#destination=WelcomeCenter.png width="146" height="57" caption="playcrafter.com:#destination=WelcomeCenter.png"]] || Create your own games. ||  ||
 * == [|The Lure of the Labyrinth] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:index.php.png width="152" height="51" caption="index.php.png"]] || A digital game for middle-school pre-algebra students. It includes a wealth of intriguing math-based puzzles wrapped into an exciting narrative game in which students work to find their lost pet - and save the world from monsters. ||  ||
 * ==**Simulator****s:**== ||  ||
 * == [|Golems] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:golemgame.com:index.html.png width="145" height="44" caption="golemgame.com:index.html.png"]] || 3D Physics and Artificial Intelligence simulator. Build anything at all, turn on physics, and watch it go. Add hinges, motors, hydraulics, joints. Make your machine smart. Give it a brain, give it sensors, timers, switches, buttons. ||  ||
 * == [|Powder Toy] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:Screen_shot_2009-09-29_at_4.58.00_PM.png width="156" height="31" caption="Screen_shot_2009-09-29_at_4.58.00_PM.png"]] || An awesome physics simulation game, similar to some Java games online.
 * == [|Powder Toy] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:Screen_shot_2009-09-29_at_4.58.00_PM.png width="156" height="31" caption="Screen_shot_2009-09-29_at_4.58.00_PM.png"]] || An awesome physics simulation game, similar to some Java games online.
 * == [|Lego Digital Designer] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:default.aspx.png width="150" height="42" caption="default.aspx.png"]] || Download the programme that lets you build with LEGO bricks on your computer. ||  ||
 * ==**Classroom Activities****:**== ||  ||   ||   ||
 * == [|Classroom Architect] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:architect.png width="144" height="33" caption="architect.png"]] || Outline your classroom floor plan. This tool provides an opportunity for experimentation with the layout of your classroom without any heavy lifting ||  ||
 * == [|Edheads] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:Picture_204.png width="154" height="74" caption="Picture_204.png"]] || H igh quality, free educational activities for your classroom. Conduct an operation or explore simple
 * == [|Shidonni] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:shidonni.png width="146" height="43" caption="shidonni.png"]] || Create your pet, see it pop to life, and play with it. Needs Microsoft Silverlight ||  ||
 * == [|Eyeballing] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:eyeballing.png width="149" height="23" align="center" caption="eyeballing.png"]] || A series of geometries that need to be adjusted a little bit to make them right. A square highlights the point that needs to be moved or adjusted. Use the mouse to drag the blue square or arrowhead where you feel it is 'right'. Once you let go of the mouse, the computer evaluates your move. ||  ||
 * == [|Bomomo] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:bonomo.png width="156" height="61" caption="bonomo.png"]] || Creative art work || example ||
 * == [|Blender] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:blender.org.png width="154" height="53" caption="blender.org.png"]] || Free open source 3D content creation suite, available for all major operating systems - model • shade • animate • render • composite • interactive 3d ||  ||
 * == [|PsykoPaint] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:psykopaint.png width="147" height="36" caption="psykopaint.png"]] || A photo painting tool which uses the colors of an image to paint creative works of art ||  ||
 * == [|SculptyPaint] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:xs4all.nl:~elout:sculptpaint:.png width="117" height="57" caption="xs4all.nl:~elout:sculptpaint:.png"]] || A low polygon 3D creation tool original written for creating sculpts; 3D low polygon models for SecondLife. But currently it can also export to .obj files that can be read in Blender, wings3D etc. ||  ||
 * == [|LiveBrush] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:_drawing.png width="144" height="55" caption="_drawing.png"]] || Free download. Easy-to-use brush tool that reacts to your gesture by combining simple motion controls with brush styles. Toss graphics around the screen or elegantly swing the brush around your cursor. ||  ||
 * == [|Yourfonts] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:yourfonts.png width="146" height="42" caption="yourfonts.png"]] || Online font generation service that allows you to create your own fonts within a couple of minutes. Your own handwriting turned into your own font. Use your fonts on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Personalize your digital scrapbook pages. Make your own "family handwriting history. Make as many fonts as you like. ||  ||
 * == [|FlipText] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:en.fliptext.net.png align="center" caption="en.fliptext.net.png"]] || Write upside down. ||  ||
 * == [|Robert Sabuda Popups] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:robertsabuda.com:popmakesimple.asp.png width="144" height="31" caption="robertsabuda.com:popmakesimple.asp.png"]] || Making pop-ups for cards and crafts. ||  ||
 * == [|Place Spotting] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:Picture_147.png width="149" height="22" caption="Picture_147.png"]] || Use Google Earth to find places in the world. Create your own quiz. ||  ||
 * == [|ArSights] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:arsights.png width="150" height="56" caption="arsights.png"]] || Watch Google™ Earth models on your desktop. Download and Install ARSights
 * == [|CB Model Pro] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:cbmodlepro.png width="139" height="37" caption="cbmodlepro.png"]] || 3D modelling download. ||  ||
 * == [|What2Learn] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:what2learn.png width="147" height="70" caption="what2learn.png"]] || Interactive learning solution which provides effective educational resources and revision games. A great tool for students with learning difficulties and literacy difficulties. It is also a great resource for students looking to work independently to get ahead. ||  ||
 * == [|Adventure Island] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:kidsonthenet.org.uk:adventureisland.png width="147" height="47" caption="kidsonthenet.org.uk:adventureisland.png"]] || Explore the island and complete the tasks, or create your own island. ||  ||
 * == [|PaperCritters] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:papercritters.png width="157" height="64" caption="papercritters.png"]] || Online application for the creation and storing of digital paper toys. ||  ||
 * ==**Animations****:**== ||  ||
 * == [|Go Animate] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:goanimate.png width="154" height="53" caption="goanimate.png"]] || Create and share animations in minutes ||  ||
 * == [|Clay Animator] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:clayanimator.com.png width="150" height="57" caption="clayanimator.com.png"]] || Create your own claymation or stop motion animations. ||  ||
 * == [|Samanimation] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:samanimation.png align="center" caption="samanimation.png"]] || SAM Animation is software designed to give students the power of making stop-action animations to share their ideas and understanding. The environment provides a unique experience for students to grapple with challenging problems in mathematics, science, engineering, and more as they engage in the process of generating animations. || [|tutorial] ||
 * == [|Fluxtime] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:fluxtime.png width="144" height="44" caption="fluxtime.png"]] || Create your own animation, save it to your webspace, share and reuse artwork, collaborate with others, show your animation ||  ||
 * == [|Aniboom] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:aniboom.com:ShapeshifterAnimachine.aspx.png width="147" height="58" caption="aniboom.com:ShapeshifterAnimachine.aspx.png"]] || Create frame by frame animations using only 4 geometric shapes. Or create animation using your webcam and embed as a widget. ||  ||
 * ==**Create own games and applications:**== ||  ||
 * == [|Sharendipity] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:sharendipity.png width="152" height="41" caption="sharendipity.png"]] || Web based creativity suite where anyone can build and deploy engaging and interactive web applications. Create custom tools to learn, explore, and collaborate. No coding is necessary to create these games or activities and they can be embedded in websites. ||  ||
 * == [|Scratch] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:scratch.mit.edu.png width="143" height="59" caption="scratch.mit.edu.png"]] || Free download, a new programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music and art, and share your creations on the web. Learn important mathematical and computational ideas, while also learning to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively. ||  ||
 * == [|Scratch] == || [[image:cooltoolsforschools:scratch.mit.edu.png width="143" height="59" caption="scratch.mit.edu.png"]] || Free download, a new programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music and art, and share your creations on the web. Learn important mathematical and computational ideas, while also learning to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively. ||  ||