Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 5 min
Assessment with 5 questions from Plate Tectonics.
5 questions assessment
Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 14 min
Battle of Wits - Plate Crush (Mid)
Take on the monsters as you battle them with your wits! In this game, you will battle monsters using your knowledge of plate tectonics. If you answer the question correctly, the number of points on the card will be taken from your opponent, knocking them down! Take away all of the points before you lose yours so that you can knock out the monster!
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (381) 4.3 stars.
Student Ratings (53243) 3.9 stars.
Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 12 min
Dr. Umbgrove's Grandmillion Adventure
In this game, you will help Dr. Umbrove fix his time machine! He has three pieces that you need to find and each one needs to be calibrated. Throughout this process, you will learn about plate tectonics, the processes that cause plate tectonics, and the effects of plate tectonics. After finding a piece of the time machine, there are "calibration" questions about the information learned.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (50) 3.0 stars.
Student Ratings (10770) 3.0 stars.
Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min
Plate Tectonics
Have you ever noticed that the continents look like they could fit together if they were puzzle pieces? Well, you were right! This game will explain how the continents have moved over time to make the world look like it does today. When you unlock the final level, you will get to see what is happening under the surface that moves the Earth's crust.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (169) 3.0 stars.
Student Ratings (22300) 3.3 stars.
Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min
Tectonic Designers
Become a tectonic designer and help a friendly alien in a set of challenges to recreate the earth. The story guides the player through interactive tasks located in the 3D world. This game teaches plate tectonics and large-scale system interactions concepts.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (79) 4.0 stars.
Student Ratings (40947) 3.4 stars.