Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 10 min
Assessment with 10 questions from Temperature, Thermal Energy, and Particle Motion.
10 questions assessment
Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 22 min
Geofyra
In this game, you will have to use newly gained knowledge of temperature and thermal energy to rescue a lost space drone. Be warned! There are space pirates, meteorite monsters, and lava organisms standing in your way! You'll need to outsmart the extra-terrestrials and move quickly to ensure you are not captured. Play this game to learn about measuring temperature and save the drone.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (27) 4.0 stars.
Student Ratings (9262) 3.2 stars.
Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 16 min
Study Escape Room: Changing Temperature
In this game, you will try to escape from a room that is almost entirely dark. As you wander around the halls you will encounter information blocks and question gates. Pick up clues from the blocks along the way and answer questions about temperature, thermal energy, and energy exchange. Be patient as you play and try to find your way out of the study room.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (69) 4.2 stars.
Student Ratings (17119) 3.2 stars.
Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 17 min
Torch 'Em!
This game will let you safely play with fire. You are a lab technician who has to fulfill orders given by your supervisor. You will use your torch to reach the desired thermal energy level or physical state for the objects that are brought in front of you. You'll need to know what happens when substances are heated or cooled and understand what impacts a substance's state of matter.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (6) 2.8 stars.
Student Ratings (2609) 3.0 stars.
Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 12 min
Temperature, Thermal Energy and Particle Motion
This game is a simulation of how temperature is related to particle motion and thermal energy. It is a step by step explanation of the role of heating sources, thermometers, and kinetic energy involved in particle motion. You will have to complete basic tasks such as adding heat, reading a thermometer, and sorting cups based on temperature. Complete all stages of the game to win!
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (245) 4.4 stars.
Student Ratings (61869) 3.7 stars.
Activity 6: Question Game. Estimated duration: 11 min
Energy Blast (Mid)
It's time to take a shot at learning about thermal energy! 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 (21) 4.3 stars.
Student Ratings (4136) 3.4 stars.
Activity 7: Question Game. Estimated duration: 14 min
Thermal Run
At the start of this game, you will learn about particle motion. After a series of facts, you will race through a tunnel in a spacecraft. You must soar through barriers and collect coins. If you do not navigate around the barriers, you must answer a question correctly to continue. The start of each level gives you a new piece of information.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (42) 4.1 stars.
Student Ratings (13572) 3.6 stars.