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==Children==
* '''[[AgentSheets]]'''and [https://www.agentcubesonline.com AgentCubes] are computational thinking tools to author 2D/3D games and simulations. These tools are used in schools around the world through the [http://scalablegamedesign.cs.colorado.edu Scalable Game Design] curriculum supported by the National Science Foundation and Google ([https://www.youtube.com/embed/wStwKAVqSbY?autohide=1&cc_load_policy=0&hl=en&cc_lang_pref=en&autoplay=1 RISE/CS4HS). Authoring takes place through desktop applications or browser based apps and can create 2D/3D games playable in HTML5 compliant browsers including mobile ones.
* '''[[AgentSheets]]''' is a game and simulation authoring tool that is simple enough to be used by middle school students to learn about computer science by making video games, yet sophisticated enough to allow NASA scientist to create simulations of Space Shuttle payload. AgentSheets is supported through a complete curriculum called [http://scalablegamedesign.cs.colorado.edu Scalable Game Design] starting with simple Frogger-like games all the way up to Sim-like games with sophisticated artificial intelligence. AgentSheets supports game (animation, interaction, sound, speech synthesis/recognition (Mac OS)) and science applications (plots, output to spreadsheets, 3D plot (Mac OS)). English, Greek, and Japanese versions are available. AgentSheets formed the basis for [[LegoSheets]] a programming language for the [[Lego Mindstorms]].<ref>{{cite web
|title = LegoSheets: A Programming, Simulation and Manipulation Environment for the MIT Programmable Brick
|url= http://l3d.cs.colorado.edu/systems/legosheets/Home.html
|accessdate= 4-8-09 }}</ref> which had a less steep learning curve than [[Lego Logo|Brick Logo]].<ref>{{cite web
|last= Gindling
|first= Jim
|authorlink=
|author2=Andri Ioannidou, Jennifer Loh, Olav Lokkebo, Alexander Repenning
|title= LEGOsheets: A Rule-Based Programming, Simulation and Manipulation Environment for the LEGO Programmable Brick
|publisher= [http://l3d.cs.colorado.edu/ The Center for LifeLong Learning and Design]
|url= http://l3d.cs.colorado.edu/systems/legosheets/vl95slides/
|accessdate= 4-8-09}}</ref>
* '''[[Alice (software)|Alice]]''' is a free programming software designed to teach event-driven object-oriented programming to children. Programmers create interactive stories using a modern IDE interface with a drag and drop style of programming. The target audience is incoming college freshmen although most children with computer experience will find it entertaining and educational. A variant of Alice designed specifically for children with an even stronger story telling bent called [http://www.alice.org/kelleher/storytelling/index.html Story Telling Alice] is also available.
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