Assignment: Force of External Fields 8.PS.1 Assignment

Created by Chris K on

4 activities: 4 games

75 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 14 min

Hidden Force (Mid)

Force fields are an important aspect of many science fiction stories. In this game, you will learn the science behind the different types of force fields. You will play a game in which you'll need to locate certain objects within a specified amount of time. In order to obtain more time to accomplish this task, you will be answering questions about force fields.

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Teacher Ratings (17) 3.5 stars.

Student Ratings (3214) 3.1 stars.

Activity 2: 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 (5756) 3.2 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 29 min

Force Fields!

In this game, you will use a planet's force field to send asteroids into a different direction. After practice, you will do the same with magnets. The goal is to get your asteroid or marble into the hole. You must use knowledge of force and magnitude to guide your marble around obstacles and to the hole.

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Teacher Ratings (44) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (7835) 3.5 stars.

Activity 4: Question Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Magnetic Getaway

Help the magnet escape from the knights! To do this, you need to collect knowledge, keys, and coins to unlock the doors that holds you hostage. You will learn about electromagnetic forces and magnets before you enter your maze. In the maze, your first step is to find batteries for your flashlight so that you can see!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (126) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (29928) 3.6 stars.