Assignment: The Sun, Moon, and Stars: Patterns of Apparent Motion MS-ESS1.A-1a Assignment

Created by Laura C O on

6 activities: 6 games

68 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Solar Adventure (Elem)

Are you ready to go for the ride of your lifetime far into the solar system? You will be whisked away to another planet where you will have to overcome obstacles to earn points on the treacherous path back to your spaceship. If you hit an obstacle, be prepared to answer questions all about the solar system.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (110) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (20972) 4.0 stars.

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 6 min

Patterns of Apparent Motion (Mid)

Take a journey into space and learn how the motion of the Earth impacts our seasons, the way we see the moon, and how we measure time. You will begin this game in the learning phase, where you will watch different simulations of the Earth in space. In the mastering phase, you can manipulate the simulation to achieve different seasons and moon phases.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (285) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (78469) 3.5 stars.

Activity 3: Question Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Bubble Eclipse (Elem)

This game will help you become as brilliant as the sun in a solar eclipse. You will read an introduction to eclipses and seasons. You will then release bubbles by answering questions about eclipses and seasons. Each bubble has a surprise waiting for you. After you earn enough coins, you will advance to the next level. There will be a short quiz at the end.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (75) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (16229) 4.1 stars.

Activity 4: Question Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Volley Moon (Mid)

In this game, you will be tested on your knowledge of the apparent movement of the sun, stars, moon and Earth. You will answer questions about rotation and revolution and their effects on seasons, day length, stars and much more. Answer questions correctly and earn superpowers to use in an epic volleyball battle between the Earth and moon. Don't get thrown off orbit!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (132) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (17253) 3.6 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 6 min

Patterns of Apparent Motion (Mid)

Take a journey into space and learn how the motion of the Earth impacts our seasons, the way we see the moon, and how we measure time. You will begin this game in the learning phase, where you will watch different simulations of the Earth in space. In the mastering phase, you can manipulate the simulation to achieve different seasons and moon phases.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (285) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (78469) 3.5 stars.

Activity 6: Question Game. Estimated duration: 16 min

Bubble Eclipse (Mid)

This game will help you become as brilliant as the sun in a solar eclipse. You will read an introduction to eclipses and seasons. You will then release bubbles by answering questions about eclipses and seasons. Each bubble has a surprise waiting for you. After you earn enough coins, you will advance to the next level. There will be a short quiz at the end.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (176) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (24772) 3.8 stars.