Assignment: Weathering and Erosion SC.6.E.6.1 Assignment

Created by Ogechi O on

8 activities: 8 games

91 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Battle of Wits - Water Forge (Mid)

Take on the monsters as you battle them with your wits! In this game, you will battle monsters using your knowledge of the water cycle and weather patterns. If you answer the question correctly, the number of points on the card will be taken from your opponent, knocking them down! Take away all of the points before you lose yours so that you can knock out the monster!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (141) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (14733) 3.8 stars.

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 19 min

Storm Chasers

In this exciting driving game, you are required to navigate a vehicle through a severe storm ranging from tornadoes to thunderstorms. You will dodge the obstacles that appear in the road. To help you through the storms, you can upgrade your vehicle with stars you earn by answering questions about weather and the water cycle to maximize your score!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (153) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (28843) 3.4 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 5 min

Influence of the Oceans

Why is water colder the deeper you go? In this game, you will learn about convection and conduction with regards to the ocean. You will learn about how the ocean affects temperature and weather. You will observe simulated explanations of thermal energy and the oceans. Make sure you pay close attention. You will be asked questions at the end from the information you learn.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (105) 3.4 stars.

Student Ratings (54640) 3.1 stars.

Activity 4: Question Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

World Traveler - Places

The ultimate journey awaits! The more knowledge you have, the more you’ll travel around the globe!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (27) 3.6 stars.

Student Ratings (15775) 3.0 stars.

Activity 5: Question Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Weather Buster

It's time to take a shot at learning about weathering and erosion! Use your slingshot to hit the flying objects that will cross your screen. Some of the objects that you hit will provide you with facts. You will see other objects that will give you questions to answer that will boost your score. As the levels advance, the objects will move more quickly! Good luck!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (230) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (35108) 3.5 stars.

Activity 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 16 min

Art of Destruction

Breaking down rocks is hard work! This game will have you simulate many of the natural processes that lead to weathering and erosion. You'll get to be water and wind - stronger than rock or buildings! You'll be racing for a high score as you learn about these important processes on Earth. Can you shake, rattle, and roll your way to the highest score of them all?

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (99) 3.4 stars.

Student Ratings (11556) 3.3 stars.

Activity 7: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 6 min

Memoria: Weathering and Erosion

This game is a geologically themed memory matching game. You will try to find matching pairs in a group of cards. After each match that you make in the game, you are given a different fact about the geological process of erosion and weathering. In between levels, you can use some of the points that you gathered to purchase power-ups for the next level.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (110) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (51401) 3.7 stars.

Activity 8: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Walter's Travels - Weathering and Erosion

Meet Walter, a friendly animal who will guide you on your quest for knowledge about erosion and weathering. You will begin your journey by doing different activities to that will simulate weathering and erosion. The game continues with a variety of activities and information. At the end, you will play a bonus arcade game to award you for your good work.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (248) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (84107) 3.5 stars.