Glider Guide vs A Boreal Balance

Soar above five real world terrains in the United States while learning about different types of land and water features. Observe eleven different land and water features including: mountains, plains, lakes, oceans, and mesas. View terrain maps from first-person and top-down view. Test your knowledge of land and water features after every flight with an in-game assessment.

Can you help protect and care for the boreal forest? As you visit the Smithsonian SITES exhibition “Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest,” this game asks you to explore the environment and make impactful decisions around different scenarios that influence the health of one of our most important forests. As you visit the exhibition, pay close attention to the information panels; they hold the information that will help you solve the scenarios and learn more about the important role the boreal forest plays in our lives. At the end of the game, you will be able to see how your choices impact the health and sustainability of the forest and how the collective small choices we make in our day to day lives can help make a significant impact on protecting this vital forest.