Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 7 min
Assessment with 7 questions chosen from Gravity and the Birth of our Solar System.
7 questions assessment
Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 19 min
Gravitation
In this simulation, you will be guiding a spacecraft around space using the gravitational pull from other objects. Your goal is to aim carefully so that your spaceship can disappear into the wormhole. Take into consideration your speed and direction, along with the movement and mass of the planetary bodies, to navigate successfully into each black hole.
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Teacher Ratings (37) 3.5 stars.
Student Ratings (5743) 3.2 stars.
Activity 3: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min
Gravity Force Lab: Basics
See the gravitational force that two massive objects exert on each other. Discover the factors that affect gravitational attraction, and determine how adjusting these factors will change the gravitational force. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.
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Teacher Ratings (2) 2.0 stars.
Student Ratings (1586) 2.6 stars.
Activity 4: Question Game. Estimated duration: 5 min
Solar Nebula
In this game, you begin by using the arrow keys to manipulate a dust cloud in space. You will try to run into smaller masses so that you can gain mass and move through the stages of solar system formation. As mass is gained to complete each stage of formation, you can earn additional points by correctly answering relevant multiple choice questions.
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Teacher Ratings (84) 4.2 stars.
Student Ratings (15087) 4.1 stars.