Assignment: Role of Gravity in Outer Space SC.8.E.5.4 Assignment

Created by Christopher J on

3 activities: 3 games

41 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 19 min

Gravitation

In this simulation, you will be guiding a spacecraft around space using the gravitational pull from other objects. Your goal is to aim carefully so that your spaceship can disappear into the wormhole. Take into consideration your speed and direction, along with the movement and mass of the planetary bodies, to navigate successfully into each black hole.

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Teacher Ratings (37) 3.5 stars.

Student Ratings (5743) 3.2 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

The Force Escapes

Help your character escape! In this game, you are a spaceman super hero and must travel to collect supplies so that you can open a door. You must collect three batteries so that you can light your flashlight. Once you've lit your flashlight, you will be able to find the key to the door to reach the next level. You'll answer questions about forces and force fields along the way.

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Teacher Ratings (34) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (12674) 3.7 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Gravitron 5000 (Mid)

In this game, you will learn about the force of gravity and its role in the solar system. Your mission is to protect the Earth from incoming asteroids. You will receive intel that will alert you of new strategies and provide you with tidbits of new information. While manning the space shuttle, you will have to correctly answer questions about gravity. Correct answers will upgrade your spacecraft so that you can better protect our planet.

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Teacher Ratings (89) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (34907) 3.6 stars.