Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min
Assessment with 3 questions from The Sun, Moon, and Stars: Patterns of Apparent Motion.
3 questions assessment
Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 12 min
Volley Moon (Mid)
In this game, you will be tested on your knowledge of the apparent movement of the sun, stars, moon and Earth. You will answer questions about rotation and revolution and their effects on seasons, day length, stars and much more. Answer questions correctly and earn superpowers to use in an epic volleyball battle between the Earth and moon. Don't get thrown off orbit!
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (132) 4.0 stars.
Student Ratings (17253) 3.6 stars.
Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 7 min
Around 3D Earth
In this game, you will manipulate a model of Earth and our solar system. You will be able to speed up the planet and slow it down to get a 24-hour day/night cycle. Once you succeed with the first task, you can click the question marks on Earth to answer questions and earn points. Move the objects on the screen and answer questions about space quickly for a high score!
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (98) 3.3 stars.
Student Ratings (20713) 3.6 stars.
Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 6 min
Patterns of Apparent Motion (Mid)
Take a journey into space and learn how the motion of the Earth impacts our seasons, the way we see the moon, and how we measure time. You will begin this game in the learning phase, where you will watch different simulations of the Earth in space. In the mastering phase, you can manipulate the simulation to achieve different seasons and moon phases.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (285) 4.2 stars.
Student Ratings (78478) 3.5 stars.