Assignment: Plate Tectonics and Crustal Features 8.9B Assignment

Created by Paige J on

3 activities: 3 games

36 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Seafloor Explorer 9

In this game you are a deep sea explorer. You have sonar and a drill so you can take samples of rock. You will be able to obtain sonar images within each rock. With each sample and each sonar reading you interact with your team at headquarters. With the help of your team, you'll understand what you are seeing and learn about deep sea rock, plate tectonics, sedimentation, and trenches.

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Teacher Ratings (32) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (18906) 3.5 stars.

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Walter's Travels - Tectonic Plates (Mid)

Join Walter on an exploration of Earth's interior and discover information about tectonic plates. The tectonic plates are like puzzles just waiting to get put together. In this game, you'll get to play some puzzles and learn about the tectonic plates. You'll move and shake through the lessons before you unlock arcade mode where you can earn a high score! Are you ready for this ground shaking adventure?

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Teacher Ratings (305) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (105387) 3.4 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Escape

Your city has been destroyed by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and floods all caused by plate tectonics. You must escape the disaster!

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Teacher Ratings (57) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (33435) 3.9 stars.