Assignment: Grade 4 Unit 2: Geologic Journey (Copy)

Created by Katelyn T on

10 activities: 7 games, 3 assessments

78 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Biogeology

Biogeology has many layers, just like the soil! This game will simulate how the different layers of soil are formed and how the different factors in the environment contribute to it.

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Teacher Ratings (45) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (15415) 4.0 stars.

Activity 2: Assessment. Estimated duration: 5 min

Assessment with 5 questions from Weathering and Erosion.

5 questions assessment

Activity 3: Assessment. Estimated duration: 5 min

Assessment with 5 questions from History of Planet Earth.

5 questions assessment

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 5 min

Biogeology Memory Challenge

Students love matching games and this game will not be an exception! Facts and information on weathering and erosion are given after each card match. The facts match the pictures on the cards to give students visual clues when learning the information.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (45) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (29103) 3.8 stars.

Activity 5: Question Game. Estimated duration: 6 min

Natural Hazards Infogame

Your character will fly endlessly through a field of obstacles and checkpoints. Try to hit each checkpoint, but avoid the obstacles! Each checkpoint will help you learn something about natural hazards. This game will teach you about both geologic and atmospheric natural hazards, including their positive and negative effects. Complete all checkpoints in order to win the game, flying away as an expert on natural hazards.

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Teacher Ratings (51) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (18397) 3.6 stars.

Activity 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

History of Planet Earth

Did you know that Earth's surface is constantly changing? Play with the elements to see how it changes earths layers. Use a simulation to learn about deposition, sedimentary rocks, and fossils!

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Teacher Ratings (107) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (43869) 3.9 stars.

Activity 7: Assessment. Estimated duration: 5 min

Assessment with 5 questions from Biogeology.

5 questions assessment

Activity 8: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 6 min

Changes Of Earth (Elem)

You will match pictures to definitions of Earth's processes. Many processes change the size and shape of the Earth's structures. In this game, you will identify which card represents the answer to each of fifteen questions. You will be given three cards with picture to choose from and you will have to match a scenario to those cards. Choose wisely. You only have four lives in the game.

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Teacher Ratings (206) 3.6 stars.

Student Ratings (47388) 3.7 stars.

Activity 9: Question Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

It's All in Your Head

In this game, you will learn all about Earth's processes. Your knowledge will be tested during a volleyball game. You have to do what you can to beat the other player in volleyball! Between each match, you will get to answer a multiple-choice question. When you answer questions correctly, you will be gain superpowers that will help you in the game!

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Teacher Ratings (384) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (43523) 3.9 stars.

Activity 10: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Time Stacker: Unearth the Past (Elem)

Watch the Earth move before your very eyes! You will learn about fossil records, geologic events, and dating! You will watch rock layers build and geologic events happen. With the information from the lesson, answer questions about fossils and rock layers. When you find the hidden letters, they will unscramble to a secret word or phrase!

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Teacher Ratings (136) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (25571) 3.3 stars.