DSI – Drug Education Game for Middle School

Welcome to Drug Scene Investigators (DSI)

DSI is an online library based game developed by inDepthLearning, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, with teachers and substance abuse experts for use in 6th – 9th grade health & science classrooms. Preview the demo version now!

Students use scientific inquiry (National Science Educational Standards: Content Standard A, Science as Inquiry) by engaging in true-to-life drug related mysteries while learning about the science behind alcohol, tobacco, inhalants and other drugs — all while having fun.

DSI in action during beta testing.

Register for Free Access

A FREE nationwide evaluation is available for the 2010-2011 school year. If you and your classes participate in the assessment of the game, you may be eligible to receive a free subscription to DSI for the 2011-2012 school year.

Download pdf description of DSI.

DSI News

Dr. Rees Midgley, President of inDepthLearning, was interviewed on the Lucy Ann Lance Show on Ann Arbor's 1290 WLBY. Listen to the podcast.
An extension of DSI was just played by students and teachers in Springfield, OH. Teachers volunteered these comments:
- "It's a great beginning lesson to any science course to teach students how to observe tiny details about many items."
- "What a great way to learn about inquiry science, drug types and effects they have."
- "The activity could be used in a number of classroom settings...to introduce how the process of science works"
- The game definitely presents a great learning opportunity for students!"