Assignment: Temperature, Thermal Energy, and Particle Motion MS-PS3.A-2 Assignment

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4 activities: 3 games, 1 assessment

53 min

Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 5 min

Assessment with 5 questions from Temperature, Thermal Energy, and Particle Motion.

5 questions assessment

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 22 min

Geofyra

In this game, you will have to use newly gained knowledge of temperature and thermal energy to rescue a lost space drone. Be warned! There are space pirates, meteorite monsters, and lava organisms standing in your way! You'll need to outsmart the extra-terrestrials and move quickly to ensure you are not captured. Play this game to learn about measuring temperature and save the drone.

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Teacher Ratings (27) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (9069) 3.2 stars.

Activity 3: Question Game. Estimated duration: 14 min

Thermal Run

At the start of this game, you will learn about particle motion. After a series of facts, you will race through a tunnel in a spacecraft. You must soar through barriers and collect coins. If you do not navigate around the barriers, you must answer a question correctly to continue. The start of each level gives you a new piece of information.

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Teacher Ratings (42) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (13572) 3.6 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Temperature, Thermal Energy and Particle Motion

This game is a simulation of how temperature is related to particle motion and thermal energy. It is a step by step explanation of the role of heating sources, thermometers, and kinetic energy involved in particle motion. You will have to complete basic tasks such as adding heat, reading a thermometer, and sorting cups based on temperature. Complete all stages of the game to win!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (245) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (61598) 3.7 stars.