Game Based Learning: Plate Tectonics 7.2.5 - Free Educational Games

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Walter's Travels - Tectonic Plates (Mid)

Join Walter on an exploration of Earth's interior and discover information about tectonic plates. The tectonic plates are like puzzles just waiting to get put together. In this game, you'll get to play some puzzles and learn about the tectonic plates. You'll move and shake through the lessons before you unlock arcade mode where you can earn a high score! Are you ready for this ground shaking adventure?

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Teacher Ratings (305) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (105567) 3.4 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Newton Pool

The game consists of hand-crafted levels where the player controls a white ball. The goal of each level is to get the white ball to the end of the level in as few moves as possible, while racking up points by bumping golden balls into obstacles on the way! The game does not have any instructional math content, it simply has math review questions spread throughout.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (751) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (259649) 4.0 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Escape

Your city has been destroyed by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and floods all caused by plate tectonics. You must escape the disaster!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (59) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (34089) 3.9 stars.