Assignment: Advanced Simulations - Physical Science AS.PS Assignment

Created by Anthony L on

12 activities: 12 games

124 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 9 min

Physics Putter

Learn about Physics and Conservation of Energy as we help our favorite Technician get a ball from the virtual warehouse. But the ball is so heavy! How will you move it? Why, by putting of course!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (21) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (13283) 3.7 stars.

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 9 min

Marbles and Forces

Flick a marble into the goal and learn about the relationship between energy and forces, potential energy, kinetic energy and magnets!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (63) 4.6 stars.

Student Ratings (29108) 3.9 stars.

Activity 3: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Projectile Motion - Lab

Blast everyday objects out of a cannon! Change the mass and diameter of the objects, and experiment with a toy car or record-setting pumpkin. Explore projectile motion on another planet by changing the acceleration due to gravity. Use the tracer tool to measure the time, range, and height along the projectile's path. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

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Teacher Ratings (8) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (3839) 3.3 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 8 min

Cowapult

You must launch a cow as far as possible by using a catapult, or in this case a Cowapult, and correctly answer questions about the SI system of measurement, position, motion, and acceleration. Each toss introduces a new topic. When you answer questions correctly, your cow will get a boost. Get prepared to use your Cowapult!

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Teacher Ratings (204) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (41460) 3.2 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 16 min

Mini City

In this game, you will simulate the impact of human population growth and observe ecological changes as the global population increases. You are tasked with developing a city that addresses the needs of the residents, while also reducing the city's impact on the ecosystem. In each level you have different goals to reach, as you research new technologies to reduce pollution, greenhouse gas production, and waste.

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Teacher Ratings (85) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (21847) 3.8 stars.

Activity 6: Question Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Don't React. Escape. (Mid)

Help your character escape! In this game, you are a glove and must travel to collect supplies so that you can open a door. You must collect three batteries so that you can light your flashlight. Once you've lit your flashlight, you will be able to find the key to the door to reach the next level. You'll answer questions about chemical reactions along the way.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (87) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (19434) 3.7 stars.

Activity 7: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 9 min

React Lab

Dan the adventure mouse needs your help with some chemistry. He's gotten himself in a real pickle by getting lost in the chemistry building. The only way out is to find the exit, but there are obstacles everywhere. He needs your help to combine the right reactants together to make the correct products to find a solution. With the power of chemicals, help Dan find his way out.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (123) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (25735) 4.0 stars.

Activity 8: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Masses and Springs - Intro

Explore the motion and period of an oscillating mass on a spring. Customize the mass, spring constant, or natural length, and take your experiment to other planets. Design experiments and collect data with the ruler or stopwatch. Simultaneously experiment with two mass-spring systems to make qualitative comparisons. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (4) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (261) 3.5 stars.

Activity 9: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Circuit Construction Kit: DC - Lab

Build circuits with batteries, resistors, light bulbs, and switches. Experiment with high voltage batteries and high resistance resistors and bulbs. Take measurements with ammeters and a voltmeter. Explore the effects of wire resistivity and control battery internal resistance. View the circuit as a schematic diagram, or switch to a lifelike view. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (3) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (939) 3.9 stars.

Activity 10: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Circuit Construction Kit: DC - Lab

Build circuits with batteries, resistors, light bulbs, and switches. Experiment with high voltage batteries and high resistance resistors and bulbs. Take measurements with ammeters and a voltmeter. Explore the effects of wire resistivity and control battery internal resistance. View the circuit as a schematic diagram, or switch to a lifelike view. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (3) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (939) 3.9 stars.

Activity 11: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Circuit Construction Kit: DC - Virtual Lab

Do you like Circuit Construction Kit: DC, but want to use only in-line ammeters? This is the sim for you! Experiment with an electronics kit. Build circuits with batteries, resistors, light bulbs, and switches. Determine if everyday objects are conductors or insulators, and take measurements with a lifelike ammeter and voltmeter. View the circuit as a schematic diagram, or switch to a lifelike view. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (13) 4.5 stars.

Student Ratings (3466) 4.1 stars.

Activity 12: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Energy Skate Park - Measure

Measure the energy at points along the skater’s path. Experiment with different tracks and adjust the shape of the track by dragging the control points.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (4) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (1252) 3.8 stars.