Assignment: PLTW Grade 8

Created by George S on

11 activities: 11 games

148 min

Activity 1: 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.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (87) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (22146) 3.8 stars.

Activity 2: 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.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (177) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (69941) 3.7 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Fix the Future

Go to a tropical island and learn how human activities change the environment.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (12) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (6180) 3.3 stars.

Activity 4: 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.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (1043) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (325127) 4.0 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 8 min

The Story of Natural Resources

You will take a journey through a small community and see how they used and abused their resources, but you will also see how they fixed their resource problems. Your guide, Ferguson, will explain how things went wrong so you have the knowledge to make a difference! As you progress in the game, you will see the needs of your community change. Follow Ferguson so that the community can find harmony with the environment.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (194) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (81417) 3.8 stars.

Activity 6: Question Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Galaxy Escape

10 Bright Monsters have been captured in space and they need your help to cross the galaxy jumping between platforms, finding them, and releasing them by correctly answering each question. Each monster that you release and unlock will be available to play with in the next level, in the search for the next monster. In your journey, you’ll be able to find power-ups, like ‘Double points’ and ‘Slow down’, which can be activated by finding gems, and their duration can be extended by correctly answering a question. Unlock and release the 10 different monsters and a spaceship along 10 different levels, while you make the most possible points.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (543) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (286530) 3.9 stars.

Activity 7: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 16 min

Study Escape Room: Changing Temperature

In this game, you will try to escape from a room that is almost entirely dark. As you wander around the halls you will encounter information blocks and question gates. Pick up clues from the blocks along the way and answer questions about temperature, thermal energy, and energy exchange. Be patient as you play and try to find your way out of the study room.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (70) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (17279) 3.2 stars.

Activity 8: Question Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Galaxy Escape

10 Bright Monsters have been captured in space and they need your help to cross the galaxy jumping between platforms, finding them, and releasing them by correctly answering each question. Each monster that you release and unlock will be available to play with in the next level, in the search for the next monster. In your journey, you’ll be able to find power-ups, like ‘Double points’ and ‘Slow down’, which can be activated by finding gems, and their duration can be extended by correctly answering a question. Unlock and release the 10 different monsters and a spaceship along 10 different levels, while you make the most possible points.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (543) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (286530) 3.9 stars.

Activity 9: Question Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Educagent

You are tasked with infiltrating the headquarters of a corrupt corporation. You must make it to the mainframe computer on the top floor to collect evidence for an investigation.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (215) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (153328) 3.8 stars.

Activity 10: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 5 min

Types of Chemical Reactions

In this puzzle game, you will learn about energy transfer in chemical reactions as you drag chemicals around and form reactions. Beat the timer and make as many reactions as possible to get a high score! You will be able to tell the difference between endothermic and exothermic reactions in your everyday life after you complete this game.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (61) 3.4 stars.

Student Ratings (16710) 3.4 stars.

Activity 11: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 8 min

Energy Lab

You will explore how energy flows in a chemical reaction. You will play two mini-games that will help you learn the material. In the first mini-game you will create endothermic and exothermic chemical reactions. In the second game, you will have to match three in a row of the same cards. You'll be tested for speed and knowledge throughout the game.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (50) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (14952) 3.4 stars.