Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 5 min
Assessment with 5 questions from Atmospheric Protection and Insulation.
5 questions assessment
Activity 2: 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.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (62) 3.4 stars.
Student Ratings (9163) 3.2 stars.
Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 20 min
Green Planet Adventure
Fight global warming! In this adventure game, you will explore the forest and learn about the greenhouse effect. Answer questions and solve puzzles as you search for computers that will help you learn. Bring the data back from all twelve computers to the professor quickly to win. Be careful, some of the jumps are tricky! You can play again for a higher score!
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (91) 3.9 stars.
Student Ratings (16183) 3.2 stars.
Activity 4: Assessment. Estimated duration: 5 min
Assessment with 5 questions from Interactions Among Earth's Systems.
5 questions assessment
Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 7 min
Cycling of Matter and Energy on Earth (Mid)
Learn about matter cycles and energy flow in this illustrated walkthrough. You will learn about how Earth's four spheres interact with each other, and you will help maintain Earth's energy balance between its four spheres. You will use arrows to move clouds that will either absorb the sun's rays or let them pass and warm the Earth.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (115) 4.0 stars.
Student Ratings (37565) 3.4 stars.