Assignment: Natural Hazards MS-ESS3.B-1 Assignment (Copy) (Copy)

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10 activities: 10 games

151 min

Activity 1: 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 (936) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (294438) 3.9 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Newton Pool

The game consists of hand-crafted levels where the player controls a white ball. The goal of each level is to get the white ball to the end of the level in as few moves as possible, while racking up points by bumping golden balls into obstacles on the way! The game does not have any instructional math content, it simply has math review questions spread throughout.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (725) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (248501) 4.0 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 18 min

Kuroro Island Rescue

Guide chibi characters of Kuroro through Motu-Motu Island, building hazard detection tools and rescuing residents. Face challenges, explore the island, and learn about natural hazards on this exciting adventure.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (4) 4.5 stars.

Student Ratings (3302) 4.0 stars.

Activity 4: Question Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Newton Pool

The game consists of hand-crafted levels where the player controls a white ball. The goal of each level is to get the white ball to the end of the level in as few moves as possible, while racking up points by bumping golden balls into obstacles on the way! The game does not have any instructional math content, it simply has math review questions spread throughout.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (725) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (248501) 4.0 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 18 min

Kuroro Island Rescue

Guide chibi characters of Kuroro through Motu-Motu Island, building hazard detection tools and rescuing residents. Face challenges, explore the island, and learn about natural hazards on this exciting adventure.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (4) 4.5 stars.

Student Ratings (3302) 4.0 stars.

Activity 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 18 min

Kuroro Island Rescue

Guide chibi characters of Kuroro through Motu-Motu Island, building hazard detection tools and rescuing residents. Face challenges, explore the island, and learn about natural hazards on this exciting adventure.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (4) 4.5 stars.

Student Ratings (3302) 4.0 stars.

Activity 7: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 9 min

Hazard Watch

Welcome to the National Hazard Network. It's your job to help scientists evaluate weather data and determine what hazard warning should be in place for each area. You will read descriptions about current weather readings and assess which natural disaster might occur and to what level of intensity. If you need help, look at the lexicon to describe the types of natural hazards for you.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (46) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (12693) 3.1 stars.

Activity 8: Question Game. Estimated duration: 14 min

Tornado Tournament

You just got served! In this rousing round of volleyball, you will learn about the water cycle. As the ball swishes past the net, all these important facts will swish into your brain. Play close attention so you can defeat your opponent at the end! After a short introduction, you will be ready to bump, set, spike the quiz into oblivion.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (44) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (14568) 3.5 stars.

Activity 9: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 17 min

Seismic City

Do you enjoy playing in virtual worlds? This game will allow you to govern a city and protect it against earthquakes and tsunamis. You will need to use your resources wisely and follow the helpful hints so that you can sustain the city for the duration of the game. If you fail to follow the prompts, your city will be destroyed by earthquakes and tsunamis.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (80) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (15190) 3.2 stars.

Activity 10: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Robo Ready

Save Robolandia from a series of natural hazards by learning about their causes and risk of occurrence, and applying different prevention or mitigation strategies. Players aren't restricted to a linear sequence of actions in this sandbox-style game, but with a limited energy budget and tight time schedule, they will need to focus on preparing wisely in order to save the most homes and earn the highest score.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (10) 3.4 stars.

Student Ratings (8957) 3.7 stars.