Hunter Moore, Plasma Games CEO — Presentation
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Slide presentation by Hunter Moore, CEO of Plasma Games, promoting the company's chemistry game Sci-Ops: Global Defense to North Carolina legislators. The slides argue that chemistry-based jobs are high paying, hard to automate or offshore, and in demand, and that teachers face challenges of engagement, context and time. Most of the text is a series of endorsements from science teachers, curriculum directors, principals and other school staff in North Carolina counties such as Wilkes, Wake and Guilford, several of which ask legislators to fund the program. The closing slides list teacher materials such as pacing guides, card sorts and digital comics, and plans to expand to physics, biology and computer science.
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Welcome!
Our presentation will begin shortly.
Hunter Moore
Plasma Games CEO
International Science Rankings
Biggest Economic Impact
High Paying Difficult
High Quality
Growing to
Jobs Industries
Offshore
Chemistry Related Jobs
High Growth Here to Stay
Chemistry is integral to agriculture, Chemistry-based jobs are hard to
energy, pharmaceuticals, IT, automate, offshore and outsource
manufacturing, cosmetics… and (unlike comp. sci.), thus they promote
long term economic growth.
everything else you can touch.
Chemistry - Bonus
Regional Prosperity Rural Bonus
Chemical corporations also create jobs Chemistry based corporations require
for wielders, plumbers, electricians, lots of land which is an asset of rural
HVAC, and many other high paying communities.
skilled labor professions
Chemistry Workforce Pipeline
Least Qualified Least Favorite
Demand >> Supply
Teachers Subject
The top five highest paying college Less than 60% Less than 1% of students say
majors are all chemistry-based. majored in chemistry. Chemistry is their favorite subject.
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Biggest Challenges for Teachers
ENGAGEMENT CONTEXT TIME
Plasma Games
Plasma Games
Sci-Ops: Global Defense
Sci-Ops: Global Defense
Sci-Ops: Global Defense
Sci-Ops: Global Defense
Sci-Ops: Global Defense
Sci-Ops: Global Defense
Real World
Applications
STEM Gear
In Demand
STEM Careers
STEM Careers
Sci-Ops: Global Defense
Sci-Ops: Global Defense
Sci-Ops: Global Defense
Sci-Ops: Global Defense
“Sci-Ops is going to pull in those kids who never thought “There is no game like Sci-Ops as it fuses
they had an interest or ability in Chemistry. This is an education and entertainment in a fun, unique
area of need in our schools that can directly impact
gaming experience.”
our communities for the future.”
Dr. Brian Hunnell, Assistant Superintendent in
Dr. Donna Cotton, Chief Academic Officer in
Wilkes County, NC Cleveland County, NC
“The game will inspire students to pursue STEM college majors and
“I consider Plasma Games as a very supportive resource in teaching and
careers.”
my students consider it as an ingenious way of learning.”
Debbie Jennings, Career Technical Education Director in
Elena Voicilia, Science Teacher in Rockingham County, NC
Burke County, NC
“This product changes life trajectories towards fulfilling STEM
“The growth they've shown simply by using it...is huge. That is
careers. Legislators, please fund this program for our evidenced by data collected during last year's pilot study and
students!” research effort.”
Jessie Maglio, Science Teacher in Wake County James Brown, Science Teacher in Harnett County, NC
“Plasma Games helps my students’ consider STEM careers interesting, “Students will RUN to class to play this game.”
important and necessary for 21st century learners.”
Renee Crandol, Science Teacher in Edgecombe
Enid Perez, Science Teacher in Guilford County, NC County, NC
“Motivation and participation is higher in my students because
“Plasma Games provides STEM
of Plasma Games.” “The mastery mindset Plasma
Grace Yusckat, Science Teacher in Cumberland County, NC learning in a gaming environment
Games encourages is
to increase student learning and
contagious in the classroom. ”
“Plasma Games’ level of meaningful content does not exist in retention.”
other games.“ Georganna Davis, Science
William Gay, Science Teacher in
Teacher, Franklin County, NC
Heather Dietzler, Chief Academic Officer Union County, NC
In Carteret County, NC
“Plasma Games motivates them to a higher
learning level, enables student to practice critical “Sci-Ops will pique the interest in students…. This will
thinking skills, promotes meaningful learning, and inspire students to pursue STEM degrees in college.“
increases focus.”
Kelly DeLong, Director of K-12 Math and Science in
Sandra Storch, Science Teacher in Richmond, County, NC
Rockingham County, NC
“I was extremely impressed with the pairing of “Until Plasma Games, I have not had any true
“We would greatly appreciate
high-level graphic design while merging exposure to digital resources that I thought
the support of our Legislators
rigorous content. The seamless integration of were appropriate for the teaching of
to help give our students
gaming strategy along with practical chemistry concepts. The ones I have seen have
access to Plasma Games.“
chemistry concepts is outstanding.” not been worth the time or effort needed to be
Jenna Regan, Secondary able to use them effectively.”
Ellis Ayers, Executive Director Academic
Curriculum Director in
Services in Kelly Loop, Science Teacher in
Person County, NC
Avery County, NC Ashe County, NC
“My students when they come to my class, the jobs they only “I introduced Plasma Games to my honors chemistry students and now
know are servers in the restaurants or grocery stores and what they BEG to play every time we have a spare moment.”
they want is just leave school when they reach their legal age to
Rebecca Cooper, HS Science Teacher in Wilkes County, NC
work. I have seen an increase of students aiming to finish a
college degree or a university degree.” “Plasma Games is an excellent resource!”
Jonas Almerino, Science Teacher in Wayne County, NC Thomas Brown, HS Science Teacher in Watauga County, NC
“Plasma Games can pique the kids’ “It is more in a gaming format versus other types of “Plasma Games is more self-contained
interest in a STEM career when they resources we have tried. We know students respond / more relevant than other resources
didn’t realize it existed before.“ better to games rather than learning tools.” while actually being a game.“
Chris Conway, Instructional Coach in Stephanie Horton, Director of Curriculum & Nick Hendley, Science Teacher in Granville
Instruction in Bertie County, NC County, NC
Union County, NC
“Plasma Games will revolutionize educational gaming if their
“My students need this type of learning as
products retain the quality and detail of their Chemistry game. I they have grown up amidst computer gaming
have never seen a more inclusive, impressive, or engaging and find it makes learning fun.”
teaching tool!” Scott Evans, Science Teacher in
Watauga County, NC
David Madorin, Cabarrus County, Chemistry Teacher
“Our Legislators need to pursue “I believe this is the direction our lessons “I have not seen a more engaging program. I've
funding to offer this learning resource need to take in order to engage students, had several students ask me about STEM and
for the students of Caldwell County chemistry careers after playing the game. The
keep interest high, and keep students
Schools as well as others across the
thinking critically about science content.” interest definitely grew.”
state.”
Dr. Toni Witherow, Math and Science Brian Rada, Science Teacher in
Keith Hindman, Middle School
Director in Caldwell County, NC Director in Richmond County, NC Wayne County, NC
“Plasma Games are colorful and engaging to students, invites a competitive spirit “This has turned out to be a wonderful platform to
that helps motivate each student on an individual basis, and provides a level of inspire students in chemistry. I have found that
difficulty that challenges students to work independently outside of class.” both high-ability students and lower-ability
Jeff Moore, Science Teacher in Rockingham County, NC students have enthusiasm for the game and the
science involved. I highly recommend as a
supplement to any science curriculum. ”
“Plasma games increases student “This looks like an actual video game, which Adrienne Evans, Science Teacher in
engagement in learning science. will pull students in. It is awesome that the Columbus County, NC
The integrated gamification and content is embedded and critical thinking
competition support multiple must take place in order to be successful.
opportunities for students to build This is not just a memorize and throw back “I think that this will be a fantastic program model
background knowledge and/or review quiz set up.” that we would love to scale for many, many
previous content. ” classrooms beyond our science classroom.“
Neva Winters, Science Department Chair in Donnell Cannon, Principal in Edgecombe
Dottie Hayes, Instructional Facilitator Mitchell County Schools
in Caldwell County, NC County, NC
“I love that this game includes real scientists in “I try to motivate my students to learn complex
North Carolina with interesting jobs. This has the concepts that many of them feel they can't do.
potential to inspire students to pursue a STEM
After playing Plasma Games, many of them feel
career that they may otherwise not realize is
possible.”
like they can even continue their science
education with a more in-depth chemistry course.
Christina Pennington, Curriculum Coordinator in Ashe The game is empowering.”
“Students will County, NC
definitely be more James Gardner, Science Teacher in Guilford County,
engaged in “My students love Plasma Games because: (1) it doesn't NC
learning.” feel like they are learning while they are (2) It keeps
Derek Lapiska, them thinking and engaged (3) provides relevance to “Plasma Games will be a very valuable resource in
curriculum and real world applications. ” improving and promoting STEM programs.”
Chemistry Teacher
Kimberly Mawhiney, Science Teacher in Currituck
in New Hanover Chad Brooks, Science Teacher in
County, NC Cherokee County, NC
County, NC
“My students have begun to consider new “It’s more interactive “Plasma games will provide my teachers tools to support their
career paths after being exposed to them than our other virtual work in building & diversifying the STEM workforce.”
in the game. Questions about what classes instruction materials.”
should they take, etc.” Kristina Rogers, Sr. Administrator Secondary Science in
Kathy Glasheen,
Wake County, NC
Wendy Takah, HS Science Teacher, in Rowan Instructional Coach in
County, NC. Union County, NC
“It has opened their eyes to a different approach to learning,
“North Carolina students need access to Sci-Ops to increase their learning and how a career in science could be fun.”
in chemistry. The software makes learning tangible and fun. Funding from Christy Hall, Science Teacher in Alexander County, NC
the legislation will equalize the opportunities across the state so all
students will have equitable resources.” “My students are more interested in STEM and STEM careers
after using Plasma Games”
Christy Arrowood, Instructional Coach Science in
Burke County, NC Michelle Parrish, Science Teacher in Harnett County, NC
Teacher Materials
Pacing Guides STEM Career Teacher-Led &
Guided Notes Card Sorts Spotlights Student-Led
Activities
Interactive Activities
Manuals
Reading Passages Graphic Organizers
Digital Comics
...and more!
Plasma’s Future Plans
Purple promo image
+ Expansion to Physics, Biology, Computer Science
Thank You!
Hunter Moore, CEO hunter@plasma.games 252-721-3294
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