Worksheet: Human Impacts on Earth Systems ES-ESS3.C-1 - Free Educational Games

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.

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Teacher Ratings (84) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (21609) 3.8 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 17 min

Defender: Human Impact on Earth (Mid)

In this game, you must defend a forest from incoming threats such as bulldozers and giant drills. To do this, you strategically place defenders of the forest across a field to shoot fruits at the invaders. In order to purchase defenders, you will need to earn points by answering questions about humans' impact on the Earth. To win the game, use your defenders to defeat the boss four times.

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Teacher Ratings (42) 3.2 stars.

Student Ratings (5247) 4.0 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 8 min

ConservationVille

Help the citizens of ConservationVille develop a more sustainable town! Farm, fish, develop a recycling program and help research ways to protect the town's resources and environment for years to come.

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Teacher Ratings (188) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (70645) 4.0 stars.