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

Created by Hannah F on

3 activities: 3 games

34 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 16 min

Sun Bubble Popper

In Sun Bubble Popper, you are defying gravity as you throw bubbles into the air to match with the groups. You need to match sets of three, and each level presents a different challenge. To help you, you will receive mystery bubbles that have unique abilities, but you only get mystery bubbles when you answer questions correctly.

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Teacher Ratings (70) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (10732) 3.8 stars.

Activity 2: 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!

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Teacher Ratings (132) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (17291) 3.6 stars.

Activity 3: 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.

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Teacher Ratings (285) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (78591) 3.5 stars.