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Introduction



For anyone using screen reader software to view this page, we are aware that the Flash-based games and activities listed below have not yet been optimized for screen readers. We are working to correct these issues, so be sure to check back soon for new versions of the IBEX games and activities!

This page features online games and activities appropriate for kids and their families. The games and activities are geared toward people who visit the site from their home computers, or other informal educational settings. The content of the games seeks to educate those who play about different aspects of the IBEX mission, as well as content background.

States of Matter Activity



Most of the matter in the Universe is in a state called "plasma". But how do you make something a "plasma"? Explore how energy helps change matter from one state to another with our States of Matter activity. Click one of the links below to start the activity.

States of Matter / Estados de la Materia

States of Matter Game


Sorting the Universe Game



We can organize objects in the Universe into different realms, the Earth-Moon realm, the Sun & Heliosphere realm, the Milky Way Galaxy, and the Universe. Try your hand at sorting different astronomical objects into one of these four realms. Click one of the links below to start the game. Good Luck!

Sorting the Universe / Ordenando el Universo

Sorting the Universe Game


Magnetic Pinball Game



Magnetic fields affect charged particles - protons and electrons - and can change the path of the direction of travel of those particles. In this game, play our version of "magnetic pinball" to see how this happens. Click one of the links below to start the game. Good luck!

Magnetic Pinball / Flipper Magnético

Magnetic Pinball Game


Spin the Spacecraft Activity



The IBEX spacecraft has various parts. Click and drag your mouse to spin IBEX from top to bottom and around and around. You can also click on the highlighted parts to learn more. Click one of the links below to start the activity.

Spin the Spacecraft / Spin the Spacecraft Accessible / Gira la Nave

Spin the Spacecraft Game


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Last Updated: 10 MAY 2012
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