Assignment: Energy Transfer From the Sun S6E4.b Assignment

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3 activities: 3 games

29 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Thermal Flow (Mid)

The goal of this game is to help you learn about thermal energy through experimentation. You will be given different foods, like steak and ice cream, to place near hot and cold sources. Your goal is to maintain a safe temperature for that food. As you play, the game will teach you about thermal energy and how heat is transferred between objects.

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Teacher Ratings (23) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (9560) 3.4 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Basketball Master

Shoot a basketball through the hoop and answer some questions along the way! The game does not have any instructional content, it simply has review questions spread throughout.

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Teacher Ratings (1000) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (308874) 3.9 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 5 min

Influence of the Oceans

Why is water colder the deeper you go? In this game, you will learn about convection and conduction with regards to the ocean. You will learn about how the ocean affects temperature and weather. You will observe simulated explanations of thermal energy and the oceans. Make sure you pay close attention. You will be asked questions at the end from the information you learn.

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Teacher Ratings (108) 3.4 stars.

Student Ratings (57452) 3.1 stars.