Assignment: Force Fields 7-PS2.B-3 Assignment

Created by Andrea S (Kooky Rhombus) on

4 activities: 4 games

62 min

Activity 1: 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 2: 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.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (17) 3.5 stars.

Student Ratings (3214) 3.1 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 9 min

Force Fields and Variety of Interactions (Mid)

Albert is trying his best to get his time machine up and running again. He needs your help to collect three coins to get the job done. Simple enough, right? But to earn the coins, you'll need to demonstrate your knowledge about different forces fields. Each level of the game will include a short quiz to ensure that you know your stuff. Are you up for the challenge?

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (24) 3.4 stars.

Student Ratings (10244) 3.2 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Magnet Hunt

Can you find buried magnets, working on the idea that opposites attract? Your tool kit has compasses, iron filings and secret magnetic film!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (6) 3.5 stars.

Student Ratings (2274) 3.0 stars.