Teaching Plan: 8th Grade: Electric and Magnetic Forces 8.PS2.2 - Free Educational Games

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Galaxy Escape

10 Bright Monsters have been captured in space and they need your help to cross the galaxy jumping between platforms, finding them, and releasing them by correctly answering each question. Each monster that you release and unlock will be available to play with in the next level, in the search for the next monster. In your journey, you’ll be able to find power-ups, like ‘Double points’ and ‘Slow down’, which can be activated by finding gems, and their duration can be extended by correctly answering a question. Unlock and release the 10 different monsters and a spaceship along 10 different levels, while you make the most possible points.

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Teacher Ratings (443) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (249346) 3.9 stars.

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Magna's Magnets

Follow Dr. Magna on a series of experiments and activities about the world of magnetism! Learn about magnetic polarization by attracting electrons and protons to the right place; Separate the magnets on a mat using your knowledge of magnetic fields; Assemble your own electromagnet using an electric current to generate a magnetic field; Pilot a train and collect passengers using a magnetic field to generate electricity.

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Teacher Ratings (16) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (8771) 3.7 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 9 min

Force Fields and Variety of Interactions (Mid)

Albert is trying his best to get his time machine up and running again. He needs your help to collect three coins to get the job done. Simple enough, right? But to earn the coins, you'll need to demonstrate your knowledge about different forces fields. Each level of the game will include a short quiz to ensure that you know your stuff. Are you up for the challenge?

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Teacher Ratings (20) 3.5 stars.

Student Ratings (8380) 3.2 stars.