Assignment: Exploring the Weather

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Created by Sarah A (Zany Rainbow) on

6 activities: 6 games

69 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 5 min

Influence of the Oceans

Why is water colder the deeper you go? In this game, you will learn about convection and conduction with regards to the ocean. You will learn about how the ocean affects temperature and weather. You will observe simulated explanations of thermal energy and the oceans. Make sure you pay close attention. You will be asked questions at the end from the information you learn.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (109) 3.4 stars.

Student Ratings (59381) 3.1 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 17 min

Thirsty Monkey

Free the monkeys and earn stars by launching weather bubbles! In this game, you will learn about water and how it moves on the Earth. After a short tutorial at the beginning, you will play the game and gain power-ups by answering the questions correctly. Pay attention so you can ace the quiz at the end. Good luck!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (60) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (16159) 3.7 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 5 min

Weather Center

In this game, you are a scientist who studies the water cycle and weather. Your training is divided into three chapters. In chapter one, you'll put a puzzle together. In chapter two, you will complete a simulation of a front. In the last chapter, you will rate a tornado's strength. Multiple choice questions will help you make sure that you understand the material.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (40) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (17227) 3.4 stars.

Activity 4: Question Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Ocean Frenzy

In this game, you will learn about the ocean's currents and how they affect weather and climate. There are five modules in this game. If you come into contact with a crab or bomb, you will lose a life. If you lose all your lives, you will need to start the level again. As you collect seashells and anchors, you will receive hints or answer multiple choice questions.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (56) 3.6 stars.

Student Ratings (18067) 3.5 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Forecaster

Here's your chance to prove the weather report wrong. In this game, you will look at a few of the factors that contribute towards the overall weather forecast and try to predict the next day's weather. Use weather indicators like wind speed, barometer, wind direction, and humidity to help put together the weather report. You can then look back at previous days to accurately predict the chance of rain. Be the best weather forecaster you can be!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (120) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (23932) 3.0 stars.

Activity 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 19 min

Storm Chasers

In this exciting driving game, you are required to navigate a vehicle through a severe storm ranging from tornadoes to thunderstorms. You will dodge the obstacles that appear in the road. To help you through the storms, you can upgrade your vehicle with stars you earn by answering questions about weather and the water cycle to maximize your score!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (153) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (28880) 3.4 stars.