Free Homework Prep: Earth Day - Human Impacts on Earth Systems - Free Games and Assessments

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Human + Earth

In this game, you will learn about the impact humans have on the Earth. There are three stages in this game. In each stage your objective is to match three tiles (or more) in a row. Doing so will increase the levels of different energy bars. Throughout the game, many pop-up slides will appear. Pay attention, because you will get a 10 question quiz at the end of the game.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (34) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (5508) 3.0 stars.

Activity 2: Assessment. Estimated duration: 5 min

Assessment with 5 questions from Increasing and Decreasing Human Impacts on Earth Systems.

5 questions assessment

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 5 min

EcoTown (Mid)

In this city building game, you will help restore the ecosystem of a town after a series of actions that resulted in damage to the local ecosystem. You will get to restore the river, regenerate the local forest, and transition to renewable energy. Encourage the citizens to make ecofriendly decisions by clicking away unwise moves, such as leaving faucets or lights on.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (73) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (18016) 3.7 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 16 min

Mini City

In this game, you will simulate the impact of human population growth and observe ecological changes as the global population increases. You are tasked with developing a city that addresses the needs of the residents, while also reducing the city's impact on the ecosystem. In each level you have different goals to reach, as you research new technologies to reduce pollution, greenhouse gas production, and waste.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (87) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (22036) 3.8 stars.

Activity 5: Assessment. Estimated duration: 5 min

Assessment with 5 questions from Increasing and Decreasing Human Impacts on Earth Systems.

5 questions assessment