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10 activities: 10 games
110 minActivity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 11 min
Have you ever wondered why the shape of our moon seems to change in the night's sky? Come be an astronaut and learn about the phases of the moon. You will learn about how much of the moon is actually lit up, where the light comes from, and if the moon is actually made of cheese.
Teacher Ratings (88) 3.9 stars.
Student Ratings (17596) 3.5 stars.
Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 7 min
In this game, you will manipulate a model of Earth and our solar system. You will be able to speed up the planet and slow it down to get a 24-hour day/night cycle. Once you succeed with the first task, you can click the question marks on Earth to answer questions and earn points. Move the objects on the screen and answer questions about space quickly for a high score!
Teacher Ratings (98) 3.3 stars.
Student Ratings (20829) 3.6 stars.
Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 13 min
In this game, your teacher is Ms. Rose and she will help you work through a series of mini-games to learn about lunar phases. You will learn about the moon's rotation, lunar phases, and tides, all of which are products of the moon orbiting Earth. Can you fill in the missing phase on a lunar calendar or label the tilt of the moon's orbit?
Teacher Ratings (83) 3.6 stars.
Student Ratings (17195) 3.3 stars.
Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 9 min
This game will begin with a lesson about lunar phases. After the lesson, you will have the opportunity to manipulate a simulation and adjust the moon's position in orbit. When you finish the simulation phase, you can move on to defend your city against a meteor shower. Your knowledge of the moon's phases will help you earn money to upgrade your missile defense system. Play Meteor Defense for a Lunar Adventure.
Teacher Ratings (122) 3.8 stars.
Student Ratings (28091) 3.5 stars.
Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 23 min
In this game, you will travel to the moon to gather important information to take back to Earth. Once you've landed on the moon, you will explore dangerous terrain to collect lunar pieces and other clues. After each level, you will get back into your spaceship to travel to a new spot and learn even more. You'll have to complete eight levels of the game to win!
Teacher Ratings (93) 3.9 stars.
Student Ratings (12360) 3.7 stars.
Activity 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min
Meet Walter, a friendly animal who will guide you on your quest for knowledge about our solar system and eclipses. You will begin your journey by doing different activities to test your knowledge of our planets and our solar system. The game continues with a variety of activities and information. At the end, take a quiz to demonstrate your knowledge of the subject.
Teacher Ratings (137) 3.9 stars.
Student Ratings (21950) 3.2 stars.
Activity 7: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 5 min
You will help a fellow student create a science project about how the Earth, moon, and sun move around each other. You will help the student design his model, learn the cause of the seasons, and identify different types of solar and lunar eclipses. This game might help you create your next science fair project or just help you visualize how the Earth, moon, and sun interact.
Teacher Ratings (72) 4.1 stars.
Student Ratings (27621) 3.4 stars.
Activity 8: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 11 min
This is your chance to experience what it would be like to be raised by wolves. You will join a wolf family to learn about the moon. The wolves will teach you about the movement of the moon and how we perceive it. You will then have the opportunity to understand how the rotation and revolution of the moon work. Like the wolves, you will become an expert on the moon's phases.
Teacher Ratings (189) 4.0 stars.
Student Ratings (36551) 3.6 stars.
Activity 9: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 6 min
Take a journey into space and learn how the motion of the Earth impacts our seasons, the way we see the moon, and how we measure time. You will begin this game in the learning phase, where you will watch different simulations of the Earth in space. In the mastering phase, you can manipulate the simulation to achieve different seasons and moon phases.
Teacher Ratings (285) 4.2 stars.
Student Ratings (78710) 3.5 stars.
Activity 10: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min
Compete in the Moon Phases Tournament and learn about the Lunar Phases!
Teacher Ratings (22) 4.3 stars.
Student Ratings (13847) 3.4 stars.