Assignment: The Sun, The Wind, and Ocean Currents 8.10A Assignment

Created by Mary L on

9 activities: 9 games

113 min

Activity 1: 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 (18064) 3.5 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Battle of Wits - Climate War (Mid)

In this game, you will learn about weather and climate factors. Take on the monsters as you battle them with your wits! 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! Have fun collecting battle cards and pages for your Codex. Good luck!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (101) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (18911) 3.7 stars.

Activity 3: 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 4: Question Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Newton Pool

The game consists of hand-crafted levels where the player controls a white ball. The goal of each level is to get the white ball to the end of the level in as few moves as possible, while racking up points by bumping golden balls into obstacles on the way! The game does not have any instructional math content, it simply has math review questions spread throughout.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (751) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (259393) 4.0 stars.

Activity 5: Question Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Galaxy Escape

10 Bright Monsters have been captured in space and they need your help to cross the galaxy jumping between platforms, finding them, and releasing them by correctly answering each question. Each monster that you release and unlock will be available to play with in the next level, in the search for the next monster. In your journey, you’ll be able to find power-ups, like ‘Double points’ and ‘Slow down’, which can be activated by finding gems, and their duration can be extended by correctly answering a question. Unlock and release the 10 different monsters and a spaceship along 10 different levels, while you make the most possible points.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (535) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (283820) 3.9 stars.

Activity 6: Question Game. Estimated duration: 16 min

Ocean Bubble Popper

Pop the ocean bubbles! You will learn about ocean currents in this fun game. You are on the ocean floor, and you need to shoot bubbles and match their colors so that you can knock the bubbles free. You will need to make it to the layer of coins at the top to pass the level. When you answer questions correctly, you will earn special tools that will help!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (27) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (7786) 3.8 stars.

Activity 7: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 9 min

Ocean Fun

You will take a journey all over the world and learn about the ocean's different characteristics. There are different mini-games that you will have to play to get to different learning modules in the game. You will get to use your hand-eye coordination to control a submarine in the deep sea and test your skill with a puzzle.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (43) 3.4 stars.

Student Ratings (15687) 3.2 stars.

Activity 8: 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 (59080) 3.1 stars.

Activity 9: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 6 min

Memoria: Role of Sunlight And Gravity

How good is your memory? Put it to the test with a concentration game that allows you to learn about the water cycle. The game starts out with only a few tiles on the playing board. As you progress through each module, you will be presented with additional tiles to match. Each time you match a pair, you will learn a little bit about the water cycle. Happy matching!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (49) 3.6 stars.

Student Ratings (21100) 3.7 stars.