Lesson: The Natural Greenhouse Effect 6.3.4 - Free Educational Games

Activity 1: 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 (9163) 3.2 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Greenhouse Escape

Save the Earth by setting the heat free! In this game you are manipulating the smog that covers the Earth to help heat escape so that you can keep Earth from overheating. As you advance through the game, you will be asked questions, and if you answer correctly you will make it to the next level. Can you keep us cool enough to survive?

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Teacher Ratings (36) 3.6 stars.

Student Ratings (5652) 3.2 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Mr Genius Global Climate Change

Allow me to introduce Mr. Genius, your new science teacher. Mr. Genius will guide you through a short lesson about global climate change. He will explain the difference between weather, climate, and ways humans have contributed to global warming. After the lesson, you will play a short game in which you catch items that are beneficial to our planet while avoiding items that are not.

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Teacher Ratings (30) 3.5 stars.

Student Ratings (7468) 2.8 stars.