Assignment: Thermal Energy Games

Created by Thomas H on

4 activities: 4 games

38 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 6 min

Eureka - High Temperature

You get to play hide and seek! In this set of activities, you will learn about heat transfer by looking for hidden items, completing mini-games, and answering questions focused on how atoms are affected by heat. The mini-games include activities like memory games, jig saw puzzles, and scenes where you need to highlight the differences. Pay attention so you can ace the quiz at the end. Good luck!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (84) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (17313) 3.7 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Heated Ascent

You will swing to the sky! In this game about heat as energy transfer, learn about thermal energy and how it travels as you ascend a tower. Use your grappling hook to climb from wall to wall like a ninja. Dodge the dangerous spikes on each side or meet an untimely end. Watch out for the laser tripwires, and don't let go of your rope.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (25) 3.4 stars.

Student Ratings (4662) 3.2 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 8 min

HeatLab3 (Mid)

Help your scientist find his equipment. When you've done so, watch as he performs experiments about heat conduction, heat radiation and heat convection. Once you answer all the questions in the section, you and the scientist will conduct the experiments together - answer the questions as quickly as you can to maximize your points!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (134) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (36530) 3.5 stars.

Activity 4: Question Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Fiery Jump

You are on fire in this game! You'll guide a little flame across a world of pillars. Your flame will teach you about the transfer of heat and thermal energy before you guide him along. You will occasionally land on a special pillar where you need to answer questions related to heat transfer. If you fall, you'll have the chance to answer questions and keep going!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (122) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (22982) 3.5 stars.