This unusual app develops problem solving skills that will depend on an instinctive knowledge of simple machine physics along with good spatial perception and planning. This free version will give users a feel for the activity, but those that like the game should pay for the upgrade to avoid the disruptive ads. Students will progress through puzzles, in each case moving a ball through a series of obstacles to reach the star at the end. With an unusual twist on other physics puzzle games, the user starts with a blank slate and must decide on the correct shape, draw it to scale, and place it correctly to make the ball move the appropriate direction and speed. Students can experiment with different shapes and placements as much as needed, inherently teaching them good scientific experimentation skills as they go. Unfortunately the app has some glitches and it can be hard to draw shapes precisely, which could cause some players frustration, particularly since no hints are available. However, this app develops great problem solving skills for students willing to persevere.

• Provides sufficient and varied types of practice problems to maximize understanding and generalization of the targeted skill/concept
• Manufacturer claims alignment with Common Core/Known Standards
• Presents educational concepts accurately
• Explains answers so students can learn from mistakes
• Better for teaching the skill to new or struggling learners
• Better for practicing or refreshing the skill
• Skills are practiced through authentic, meaningful problems (not just rote practice)

• Appropriate for a broad age range to use and enjoy
• Subject matter and problems are relevant, interesting and authentic to students
• Visually appealing to children in the target age range
• Provides virtual rewards or incentives after meeting specified goals or objectives
• Provides a "break activity" between academic problem sets
• Offers ongoing, progressive challenge
• Overall - Enjoyable. Given the option, students would choose this option

• Has a free or trial version
• Provides teaching guidance for adults to support the child and set appropriate goals
• Provides an age-appropriate tutorial/first time users can work independently
• Student should be able to use independently after first use
• Has a multi-player option to foster in-person collaboration or cooperation
• Multiple users can save a profile
• Student graduates to the next level or topic only after meeting a benchmark
• Can play without sound and not distract others
• Students can save work between sessions
• Can effectively understand and monitor student's progress (email report or in product)
• Provides options to play in languages other than English/Good for ELL
• Presents information in multiple formats (voice over, pictures and text, etc.)
• Overall - Easy to use

• Abstract Reasoning
• Directions may be confusing for students using independently
• Fine Motor Skills
• Requires challenging finger movements, motor precision or physical manipulation
• Flexible Thinking
• Directions may be confusing for students using independently
• Organization
• Directions may be confusing for students using independently
• Self-regulation
• Shows advertisements
• Promotes purchases or upgrades to students

Draw shapes with a crayon that come to life on your iPhone / iPod touch. These shapes interact with the wheel, causing it to move according to physical laws. When it reaches the star, the level is complete.

This is a lite version of Touch Physics with fewer levels (10 out of 50).


"Game of the Year Award for iPhone" - haz.de

"As scientifically fascinating as the original" Bronze Award (Touch Physics 2) - Pocket Gamer

"Draw your way to victory" - iPhone Games Directory

"Top 100 iPhone Games 2009 Award" - iLounge

"Hottest Award" - iPhone Apps Plus

"Very very cool game, good mind teaser" - Today in iPhone

"Painfully addictive" - MacBreak Weekly

"Touch Physics is a fantastic game. Great value for the price" - 148Apps

"One more reason to keep touching my iPhone" - TouchMyApps

"One of the very best inexpensive games we've seen on the iPhone to date" - iLounge


Are you up to the challenge? Can you take on the laws of physics to complete all levels? Touch Physics Lite is an innovative game that allows you to be in control of the wheel's destiny. Change the laws of physics to suit your game play!

Beware, this is not as simple as it sounds! Levels progress in difficulty, do you dare to compete? Addictive fun and fury all in one package.

A video of Touch Physics in action can be seen at: http://www.gamez4touch.com/


CUSTOMER COMMENTS:

- Great job, this game is AMAZING !
- Dare I say it, ADDICTIVE !!!
- I love this game !
- Light-hearted fun that is hard to put down
- High production values, stylish
- I can't put this down !
- Challenging, but quite fun and entertaining !
- Highly recommend buying this one
- It's incredibly addictive and I love it !
- Wow !


FEATURES:

- 10 Levels
- Simple and intuitive control
- Real physics modeling
- Realistic crayon drawing
- Automatic save and resume
- Shake to reset
- Relaxing music
- Retina display


FULL VERSION:

When you upgrade to the full version, you also get:

- 40 Additional levels (giving 50 in total)
- Physics customization (providing unlimited gameplay)
- Play your own music
- No ads


LANGUAGES:

English