Assignment: Radiation, Conduction, and Convection 6.4c Assignment

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6 activities: 6 games

60 min

Activity 1: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Energy Forms and Changes - Systems

Build your own system, with energy sources, changers, and users. Track and visualize how energy flows and changes through your system. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

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Teacher Ratings (56) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (24412) 3.5 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 6 min

Greenhouse Effect

Take note of the greenhouse effect in this game of molecular motion and the electromagnetic spectrum. In this game, you will simulate the natural occurrence of the greenhouse effect. You will then look at how humans have made an impact on this natural process and caused an increase in global temperatures. Finally, you will learn how to reduce the effects humans have on the greenhouse effect.

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Teacher Ratings (62) 3.4 stars.

Student Ratings (9102) 3.2 stars.

Activity 3: Question Game. Estimated duration: 9 min

Oscar's World - Climate Change

Oscar has been waiting for you! He wants to help you learn global warming, climate change and its causes, and renewable resources. Oscar is an explorer who wants you to understand the changes happening in our world. You will get points in this game when you use things like solar and wind energy. You can also unlock an arcade game that will test what you've learned!

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Teacher Ratings (56) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (16257) 3.3 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Green Planet Adventure

Fight global warming! In this adventure game, you will explore the forest and learn about the greenhouse effect. Answer questions and solve puzzles as you search for computers that will help you learn. Bring the data back from all twelve computers to the professor quickly to win. Be careful, some of the jumps are tricky! You can play again for a higher score!

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Teacher Ratings (91) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (16139) 3.2 stars.

Activity 5: Question Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Ocean Frenzy

In this game, you will learn about the ocean's currents and how they affect weather and climate. There are five modules in this game. If you come into contact with a crab or bomb, you will lose a life. If you lose all your lives, you will need to start the level again. As you collect seashells and anchors, you will receive hints or answer multiple choice questions.

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Teacher Ratings (56) 3.6 stars.

Student Ratings (17956) 3.5 stars.

Activity 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 5 min

Influence of the Oceans

Why is water colder the deeper you go? In this game, you will learn about convection and conduction with regards to the ocean. You will learn about how the ocean affects temperature and weather. You will observe simulated explanations of thermal energy and the oceans. Make sure you pay close attention. You will be asked questions at the end from the information you learn.

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Teacher Ratings (106) 3.4 stars.

Student Ratings (55047) 3.1 stars.