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

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5 activities: 2 games, 3 assessments

31 min

Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 10 min

Assessment with 10 questions from The Sun, Moon, and Stars: Patterns of Apparent Motion.

10 questions assessment

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 7 min

Around 3D Earth

In this game, you will manipulate a model of Earth and our solar system. You will be able to speed up the planet and slow it down to get a 24-hour day/night cycle. Once you succeed with the first task, you can click the question marks on Earth to answer questions and earn points. Move the objects on the screen and answer questions about space quickly for a high score!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (98) 3.3 stars.

Student Ratings (20698) 3.6 stars.

Activity 3: Assessment. Estimated duration: 5 min

Assessment with 5 questions from The Sun, Moon, and Stars: Patterns of Apparent Motion.

5 questions assessment

Activity 4: 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 5: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min

Assessment with 3 questions from The Sun, Moon, and Stars: Patterns of Apparent Motion.

3 questions assessment