Assignment: Weather and Climate

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6 activities: 6 games

81 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 14 min

Project Bloom: Climates and Weather

Hoist the sails! Gather the frogs! Prepare for a journey across the world as you learn about climate and weather.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (54) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (26971) 4.1 stars.

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 7 min

Wind Simulator

Can you change wind and air pressure according to your will? You'll have to figure out how to make weather patterns--and even cyclones!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (12) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (11091) 3.4 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.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (106) 3.4 stars.

Student Ratings (55922) 3.1 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Climate Cities

In this game you will use your knowledge of how geography affects climate to satisfy the needs of multiple cities. If a city wants colder temperatures, place it further from the equator. If the city needs more humidity, place it closer to the ocean or place a rainforest near them. You will also need to consider how climate affects weather to equip cities with appropriate weatherproofing.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (34) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (9328) 3.5 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Project Bloom: A Quest for Home

A group of space frogs have been exiled from their planet, and are seeking refuge. Lend a hand for these poor hapless creatures, and they shall be forever grateful. Make use of your knowledge about climate and weather to find them a suitable home across Earth!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (10) 4.6 stars.

Student Ratings (2867) 4.1 stars.

Activity 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Weather Changers

Travel around the world to learn about the water cycle and weather patterns! From deserts with evaporating water, to snowy regions with ice, collect instruments to do experiments.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (7) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (6074) 3.8 stars.