Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 20 min
Assessment with 20 questions from The Milky Way Galaxy in the Universe.
20 questions assessment
Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 12 min
Galaxy Volleyball
You just got served! In this rousing round of volleyball, you will learn about the solar system and our galaxy. As the ball swishes past the net, all these important facts will swish into your brain. Play close attention so you can defeat your opponent at the end! After a short introduction, you will be ready to bump, set, spike the quiz into oblivion.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (47) 4.1 stars.
Student Ratings (10379) 3.6 stars.
Activity 3: Video. Estimated duration: 44 min
44 min video on The Milky Way Galaxy in the Universe
44 min video on The Milky Way Galaxy in the Universe
Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 19 min
The Stars And Beyond
After playing this game, you will be a Professor at NASA. Your training begins in a lab where the Professor will use three different telescopes to show you the marvels of the universe and galaxies. You will receive your academic certification by answering multiple-choice questions about what you've learned. Each round consists of different activities and a galaxy of information! Good Luck, future Professor!
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (74) 3.9 stars.
Student Ratings (12564) 3.1 stars.
Activity 5: Video. Estimated duration: 35 min
35 min video on The Milky Way Galaxy in the Universe
35 min video on The Milky Way Galaxy in the Universe
Activity 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 12 min
GigaGalaxa: Milky Way and other Galaxies
In this game, your knowledge about galaxies will be tested. Questions will pop up on the screen. Your task is to shoot the correct answer for points. If you shoot the wrong answer, points are deducted. Reach your target score and you will advance to the next level, but watch out for other invading ships. Destroy them before moving on!
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (70) 4.2 stars.
Student Ratings (14436) 3.5 stars.
Activity 7: Video. Estimated duration: 44 min
44 min video on The Milky Way Galaxy in the Universe
44 min video on The Milky Way Galaxy in the Universe
Activity 8: Question Game. Estimated duration: 16 min
Galactic Monkey (Mid)
In this game, a monkey will teach you about galaxies and the universe. You'll need to remember what you've learned, because the monkey needs your help! You will need to pop the bubbles to save the monkey from the perils of outer-space. Each step of the way you'll gain a little more knowledge about the rules that govern space.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (95) 4.2 stars.
Student Ratings (13953) 3.9 stars.
Activity 9: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 14 min
Ms. Rose and the Milky Way!
In this game, your teacher is Ms. Rose and she will help you work through a series of mini-games to learn about galaxies and the Milky Way. You will learn about the shapes of galaxies, how they are formed, and the effect of light travel and light years on what we see in the sky. After each mini-game, you will earn a badge and assess what you've learned.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (92) 4.2 stars.
Student Ratings (19440) 3.2 stars.
Activity 10: Video. Estimated duration: 45 min
45 min video on The Milky Way Galaxy in the Universe
45 min video on The Milky Way Galaxy in the Universe
