Assignment: Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Resources 8.P.2.2 Assignment

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3 activities: 2 games, 1 assessment

29 min

Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 5 min

Assessment with 5 questions from Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Resources.

5 questions assessment

Activity 2: 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 (87) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (22139) 3.8 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 8 min

Human Survival

Would it help to have organic farms or crop farms? How do coal plants affect communities? In this game, you will answer these questions and learn about different types of resources, their benefits, and their consequences. You only need to plan your land to sustain a population of two hundred people, but be careful not to let your population grow too much or you will lose.

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Teacher Ratings (177) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (69941) 3.7 stars.