Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 5 min
Assessment with 5 questions from Results of Heat Flow and Movement of Materials within Earth.
5 questions assessment
Activity 2: 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?
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (305) 4.2 stars.
Student Ratings (105568) 3.4 stars.
Activity 3: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min
Assessment with 3 questions from Results of Heat Flow and Movement of Materials within Earth.
3 questions assessment
Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 6 min
Seafloor Secrets
In this game, you will learn about the structures and functions of oceanic landforms. You will explore the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and its forms. Learn how the mantle makes a new crust and pushes out of the center of the mid-ocean ridge and match sea-floor land forms to their functions. Click on the correct answer to move forward in the game. Have fun recreating the ocean.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (90) 3.8 stars.
Student Ratings (21010) 3.1 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 (40978) 3.4 stars.
Activity 6: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min
Assessment with 3 questions from Results of Heat Flow and Movement of Materials within Earth.
3 questions assessment
Activity 7: 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.
Activity 8: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min
Assessment with 3 questions from Results of Heat Flow and Movement of Materials within Earth.
3 questions assessment
Activity 9: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 11 min
Seafloor Explorer 9
In this game you are a deep sea explorer. You have sonar and a drill so you can take samples of rock. You will be able to obtain sonar images within each rock. With each sample and each sonar reading you interact with your team at headquarters. With the help of your team, you'll understand what you are seeing and learn about deep sea rock, plate tectonics, sedimentation, and trenches.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (34) 4.3 stars.
Student Ratings (21426) 3.5 stars.
Activity 10: 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 (40978) 3.4 stars.
Activity 11: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min
Assessment with 3 questions from Results of Heat Flow and Movement of Materials within Earth.
3 questions assessment
Activity 12: 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.
Activity 13: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min
Assessment with 3 questions from Results of Heat Flow and Movement of Materials within Earth.
3 questions assessment
Activity 14: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min
Assessment with 3 questions from Results of Heat Flow and Movement of Materials within Earth.
3 questions assessment
Activity 15: Question Game. Estimated duration: 14 min
Dizzy Lava (Mid)
You help a volcano skip across hot lava while you collect points and try not to fall. In each level, you will move the volcano from one spinning wheel to another. Be careful, it is trickier than it sounds. Don't worry! If you fall, you can use your knowledge of tectonic movement and the sea floor to answer questions and get back on track.
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Ratings
Teacher Ratings (84) 3.9 stars.
Student Ratings (17631) 3.5 stars.