Assignment: Gravity Extension

Created by Jill R on

3 activities: 3 games

31 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Gravitron 5000 (Mid)

In this game, you will learn about the force of gravity and its role in the solar system. Your mission is to protect the Earth from incoming asteroids. You will receive intel that will alert you of new strategies and provide you with tidbits of new information. While manning the space shuttle, you will have to correctly answer questions about gravity. Correct answers will upgrade your spacecraft so that you can better protect our planet.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (89) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (34917) 3.6 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Against the Gravity

You are trying to overcome gravity. You will play the Earth, who has donned a wig to look more like Sir Isaac Newton. You need to take Earth to a party. This is done by climbing and swinging on a rope until you get to a certain height. If you hit a spike or fall, you will need to answer a question to move along on your journey.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (13) 2.8 stars.

Student Ratings (774) 3.3 stars.

Activity 3: Question Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Boing: Gravitational Force

You will help your astronaut jump through space, while collecting special space diamonds on the way. You must determine the right amount of gravitational force to guide your astronaut. If you collect diamonds and answer questions correctly, you will increase your points. Beware, if you add the wrong amount of force, your astronaut will fall and get lost in space.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (34) 3.5 stars.

Student Ratings (4427) 3.5 stars.