Assignment: Changes to the Speed or Direction of an Object's Motion K-PS2.A-2 Assignment

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10 activities: 10 games

137 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 7 min

Science Fair: Eclipse and Seasons (Mid)

You will have the extraordinary power to move the skies in this game! Manipulate the Earth and moon positions to clearly demonstrate the seasons and eclipses. Move the Earth to show positions of winter, summer, spring and fall in both the northern and southern hemispheres. The second screens allow you to move the Moon and determine lunar positions for a full or a partial lunar and solar eclipse.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (128) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (40632) 3.4 stars.

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Doruk's Adventures on the Moon

Doruk is on a journey to explore the phases of the moon, the glorious object that illuminates our night sky! Will you join him to learn more?

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (16) 3.2 stars.

Student Ratings (2952) 2.9 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 23 min

Moon Quest: A Moon Exploration Platformer Game

In this game, you will travel to the moon to gather important information to take back to Earth. Once you've landed on the moon, you will explore dangerous terrain to collect lunar pieces and other clues. After each level, you will get back into your spaceship to travel to a new spot and learn even more. You'll have to complete eight levels of the game to win!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (93) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (12360) 3.7 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 9 min

Lunar Phases: Meteor Defense

This game will begin with a lesson about lunar phases. After the lesson, you will have the opportunity to manipulate a simulation and adjust the moon's position in orbit. When you finish the simulation phase, you can move on to defend your city against a meteor shower. Your knowledge of the moon's phases will help you earn money to upgrade your missile defense system. Play Meteor Defense for a Lunar Adventure.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (122) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (28091) 3.5 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Lunar Wolves (Mid)

This is your chance to experience what it would be like to be raised by wolves. You will join a wolf family to learn about the moon. The wolves will teach you about the movement of the moon and how we perceive it. You will then have the opportunity to understand how the rotation and revolution of the moon work. Like the wolves, you will become an expert on the moon's phases.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (189) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (36551) 3.6 stars.

Activity 6: Question Game. Estimated duration: 16 min

Bubbly Synthesis (Mid)

This game begins with an introduction of photosynthesis. After the introduction, you will need to shoot bubbles and match the colors so that you can knock the bubbles free. You will need to make it to the layer of coins at the top to pass the level. When you answer questions correctly, you will earn special tools that will help! Get popping!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (98) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (20409) 3.8 stars.

Activity 7: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Bob the Botanist (A Game about Photosynthesis)

This game requires Bob the Botanist to travel around the world and address why plants are slowly dying. As you shoot and collect the components necessary for photosynthesis, you are also gathering information and facts. In three rounds, you learn what plants need in order to grow, the benefits of photosynthesis for plants and Earth, and you will tackle the effects pollution has on the environment.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (254) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (37598) 3.4 stars.

Activity 8: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 14 min

Ms. Rose and Photosynthesis!

In this game, you will learn about photosynthesis through different mini-games and demonstrative labs. Your narrator is Ms. Rose. She will be your teacher for the day. Pay attention as she guides you through the classroom while you complete several mini-experiments related to photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (161) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (33639) 3.4 stars.

Activity 9: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 19 min

Photosynth Adventure

World pollution is rising and evil creatures known as smog slimes are appearing all over the world. They interfere with photosynthesis, putting the planet at risk. Alyx, a young engineer is building a machine that replicates photosynthesis to help reduce carbon dioxide levels. Help Alyx while learning about the process of photosynthesis and its impact in the world!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (380) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (80721) 3.8 stars.

Activity 10: 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 (1040) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (323825) 4.0 stars.