Practice: The Milky Way Galaxy and other Galaxies MS-ESS1.A-2 - Free Games and Assessments

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Dr. Fossil

In this game, you will help Dr. Fossil collect fossils from each layer of the Earth. As you dig up fossils, you will earn money so you can continue excavating. At the end of each layer, you must pass a quiz before you may dig into an older layer of rock. As you dig, you will discover different fossils and relationships about how rock layers are deposited!

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Teacher Ratings (205) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (38032) 3.7 stars.

Activity 2: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min

Assessment with 3 questions chosen from The Milky Way Galaxy and other Galaxies.

3 questions assessment

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 14 min

Ms. Rose and the Milky Way!

In this game, your teacher is Ms. Rose and she will help you work through a series of mini-games to learn about galaxies and the Milky Way. You will learn about the shapes of galaxies, how they are formed, and the effect of light travel and light years on what we see in the sky. After each mini-game, you will earn a badge and assess what you've learned.

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Teacher Ratings (93) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (19904) 3.2 stars.

Activity 4: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min

Assessment with 3 questions chosen from The Milky Way Galaxy and other Galaxies.

3 questions assessment