Where Kids Learn to
THINK IN SYSTEMS|

A healthier way for kids to play and learn on screens. Interactive 3D simulation labs + printable workbooks. Ages 8-14 (Grades 3-8).

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DUAL-FORMAT LEARNING METHOD

WHERE PHYSICAL PAPER MEETS THE 3D DIGITAL LAB

We separate screen play from logical thinking. The computer is the visual lab; physical paper is where kids hypothesize, map data, and reflect. Real learning, active inquiry, and zero screen guilt.

LEVEL 3 • BUNNY BOOM
Student exploring systems thinking with Praxos dual-format 3D simulation and printed science journal
DIGITAL LAB
3D ECOSYSTEM SIMULATIONLow-poly visual lab with live population dynamics
PHYSICAL JOURNAL
LEVEL 3: BUNNY BOOMPredictions, trial logs & visual systems loops
EVIDENCE-BASED PEDAGOGY

WHY OUR GAMES WORK: PROVEN BY SCIENCE

A 2026 peer-reviewed study in Systems evaluated 5th-grade students and proved that interactive simulation labs significantly outperform traditional textbook memorization in systems reasoning and problem-solving confidence.

[ 01 ]SYSTEMS MASTERY
EMPIRICAL POSTTEST GAIN

Students who simulate score significantly higher on systems thinking

Students using interactive simulations demonstrated statistically significant gains over control groups in systems reasoning, mastering how components interact rather than memorizing isolated facts.

P < 0.05 STATISTICAL SIGNIFICANCECONTROLLED TRIAL
[ 02 ]PROBLEM-SOLVING DRIVE
MEASURED SELF-EFFICACY

Safe visual experimentation builds resilience and problem-solving confidence

The study proved a direct positive correlation between simulation modeling and problem-solving perceptions. When failure provides immediate visual feedback, students persist through complex challenges without frustration.

POSITIVE CORRELATIONCOGNITIVE DRIVE
[ 03 ]DYNAMIC FEEDBACK
NON-LINEAR REASONING

Abstract cause-and-effect loops become intuitive in real time

Simulations make invisible natural processes visible. Students intuitively traced feedback loops, resource depletion, and carrying capacity by watching living systems respond dynamically to their inputs.

REAL-TIME MODELINGFEEDBACK LOOPS
[ 04 ]COGNITIVE RETENTION
HIGH-TRANSFER MODELS

Hands-on simulation models produce long-term conceptual retention

Manipulating variables in a simulation lab builds durable mental models that transfer directly into broader scientific problem-solving, outperforming passive textbook memorization.

LONG-TERM RETENTIONTRANSFER LEARNING
CURRICULUM ROADMAP & LAB INSPECTOR

ECOSYSTEM: 20 GUIDED MISSIONS. 4 MASTERY PHASES.

From fundamental carrying capacity to real-world Yellowstone trophic cascades. Click any mission to inspect its scientific challenge, systems mechanics, and printable companion worksheet.

MISSION 01: INSTANT FREE (NO EMAIL)
MISSIONS 02-10: FREE DEMO PASS (WITH EMAIL)
MISSIONS 11-20: FULL CURRICULUM PASS
COMING TO THE PRAXOS SIMULATION ENGINEEXPEDITION ROADMAP
Middle school student exploring crustal buoyancy and volcano isostasy simulation on Chromebook with physical expedition log
● LIVE CHROMELAB
MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-3
EARTH SCIENCE & VOLCANOESLEVEL 01 DEMO PLAYABLE

Volcano Island: Shake & Erupt

Slide giant continental plates together: push up mountain ranges, crack fault lines, and erupt glowing red lava!

Crustal BuoyancyPlate TectonicsVolcano Eruptions
✎ PHYSICAL LAB EXERCISE:

Plot continental density and elevation on your lab chart to balance floating crust.

[ 3D ENGINE ]MS-SS-ECON1
SYSTEMS & ECONOMICSIN LAB DEVELOPMENT

Lemonade Stand: Market Tycoon

Price equilibrium, scarcity shocks, and market elasticity. Balance inventories and see real-time pricing cycles!

Supply & DemandSetting PricesScarcity & Surpluses
✎ PHYSICAL LAB EXERCISE:

Plot price vs sales on sunny and rainy days in your physical journal to find your best profit price.

[ 3D ENGINE ]MS-PS3-3, MS-PS3-5
PHYSICS & ENGINEERINGIN LAB DEVELOPMENT

Circuit Lab: Light Up the Grid

Electrical logic gates, resistive networks, and current conservation. Turn abstract schematics into intuitive circuits!

Electric CurrentBattery PowerSwitches & Logic
✎ PHYSICAL LAB EXERCISE:

Trace wiring schematics in your lab notebook to solve the secret 3-switch door code.

AUTHENTIC LEARNING OUTCOMES

VERIFIED FIELD REPORTS: CLASSROOM & HOME LABS

How educators, homeschool parents, and STEM co-ops use the predict, simulate, and journal loop to build real scientific reasoning.

[ REPORT 01 ]HOMESCHOOL LAB
AGES 8 & 10

"My kids ask to play this instead of YouTube, which honestly never happens."

They are learning about carrying capacity and predator-prey balance without even realizing it. The combination of the 3D lab on screen and the physical paper workbook completely removes screen-time guilt from our house.

KEY WIN: 100% GUILT-FREE SCREEN TIME
Sarah M.Homeschool mom of two (Ages 8 and 10)
[ REPORT 02 ]ELEMENTARY SCIENCE
28 STUDENTS

"I printed the workbook and it gave me a complete 45-minute lesson plan in minutes."

My fourth graders stayed focused for the entire period. Having them formulate hypotheses on paper before launching the simulation turned abstract ecology concepts into active, hands-on scientific investigation.

KEY WIN: ZERO-PREP NGSS SCIENCE LESSON
David R.4th Grade Science Teacher (28 Students)
[ REPORT 03 ]STEM CO-OP
14 STUDENTS

"Runs flawlessly on older school laptops with zero tech headaches."

We run on a mix of older Chromebooks and family laptops. The simulation loads instantly in any browser with no downloads, and the kids love being active scientists instead of passive observers.

KEY WIN: LOW-SPEC HARDWARE COMPATIBILITY
Elena T.STEM Co-Op Coordinator (Ages 7 to 11)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Everything you need to know about the 20-mission curriculum, dual-format screen time model, school standards, and student privacy.

We separate visual experimentation from academic reflection. The 3D browser simulation is the active laboratory where kids test hypotheses and watch ecosystem dynamics unfold. The physical paper workbook is where they log carrying capacity numbers, sketch population curves, and reflect on principles. Kids spend more than 50% of their lab time looking away from the screen with pencil in hand, eliminating digital fatigue.

[ DISPATCH TERMINAL // FREE DEMO KIT ]10 LABS • INSTANT ACCESS
START THE SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION

TURN SCREEN TIME INTO ACTIVE THINKING TIME

Unlock the first 10 interactive 3D simulation labs plus the 24-page printable science journal, delivered instantly by email. No account. No credit card required.

[ 01 ]IN-BROWSER

10 Interactive Missions

Instant WebGL access to Missions 01 through 10. Test plant genesis, predator-prey dynamics, and drought survival.

[ 02 ]PRINTABLE PDF

24-Page Field Journal

Printable 24-page physical science workbook. Children formulate hypotheses, log carrying capacity numbers, and sketch curves.

[ 03 ]FAMILY GUIDE

Roundtable Prompts

Dinner conversation questions that turn screen time into family discussions where kids explain science to parents.

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