Total Darkness game

Total Darkness is a web-based game which can be played for free on any browser: https://totaldarkness.sciencemuseum.org.uk

Total Darkness uses digital storytelling to help children recognise how the skills they have and use everyday are useful to STEM.

When developing the game, we undertook a huge amount of research to make sure it was based on SMG’s approach towards informal science learning – what we call science capital. Science capital is all about helping people see that science is a subject beyond the classroom, part of everyday life and something everyone can be part of and do.

Learning outcomes:

• Recognise using scientific skills like asking questions, team work, finding and using evidence, communication, creative problem solving, curiosity
• Understand the relevance and usefulness of science skills in our everyday lives
• Make a personal connection with a science experience