Assignment: Layers of the Earth and Plate Tectonics (Copy)

Created by Emily B on

9 activities: 9 games

107 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 9 min

Walter's Travels - Tectonic Plates (Elem)

Join Walter on an exploration of Earth's interior and discover information about tectonic plates. The tectonic plates are like puzzles just waiting to get put together. In this game, you'll get to play some puzzles and learn about the tectonic plates. You'll move and shake through the lessons before you unlock arcade mode where you can earn a high score! Are you ready for this ground shaking adventure?

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (83) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (21478) 3.6 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Seafloor Adventure (Elem)

You haven't lived until a dinosaur with a hat has tried to sell you ocean seafloor! Learn about the tectonic processes that form and destroy the seafloor, then take your scuba diving dinosaur through the seafloor while collecting coins and answering questions. Look out for dangers that are everywhere! Try to miss obstacles including fish, volcanoes and trenches through five levels of play.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (56) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (10484) 3.8 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 8 min

Captain Bode's Treasure Mapper

Have you ever wanted to go on a scavenger hunt for hidden treasure? Here's your chance in Captain Bode's Treasure Mapper. You will use and learn about different types of maps, landforms, and plate boundaries on your way to hunt down Captain Bode. Are you up for the challenge?

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (36) 3.6 stars.

Student Ratings (16260) 3.7 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 7 min

Ms. Rose & Landforms

Mrs. Rose and Landforms is a great, simple review of Earth's various landforms and corresponding vocabulary. This low-pressure game is perfect for students in any learning environment!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (100) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (55270) 3.8 stars.

Activity 5: Question Game. Estimated duration: 14 min

Dizzy Lava (Elem)

You help a volcano skip across hot lava while you collect points and try not to fall. In each level, you will move the volcano from one spinning wheel to another. Be careful, it is trickier than it sounds. Don't worry! If you fall, you can use your knowledge of tectonic movement and the sea floor to answer questions and get back on track.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (48) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (12542) 4.0 stars.

Activity 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Xenosteroid Park

Enjoy all the attractions in this new alien theme park! Exchange tickets for amazing prizes while you learn about Earth Materials Systems!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (37) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (22725) 3.8 stars.

Activity 7: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Plate Tectonics Adventure - Super Study Buddies

Help geologists fight off the Pesky Prospector and his rampaging Bad Bots from taking their research! Learn about Plate Tectonics, boil the Earth's core, collect puzzle pieces to complete your world map, and learn about unique landforms. You can even make your own earthquakes in this epic adventure!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (352) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (81062) 4.0 stars.

Activity 8: Question Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Magical Forest Deluxe

Find yourself in a magical forest full of treasures and adventures. Collect coins and berries, answer questions, earn points! Good luck!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (400) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (211671) 4.0 stars.

Activity 9: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Earth Energy Expedition

Join a group of cute robots from a planet far away to learn about the different energy transformation processes on Earth! Enjoy!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (38) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (39702) 3.8 stars.