Assignment: The Milky Way Galaxy and other Galaxies E.6.8.2 Assignment

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7 activities: 7 games

90 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Around and Around

Travel around the solar system in this game. Using gravity to propel you from one planet to another, hop from planet to planet by answering questions about solar system bodies like the sun, moons, and asteroids. However, if you don't judge gravity correctly, you may miss the next planet! Alas, you can answer questions correctly to get back on track.

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Teacher Ratings (127) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (26292) 3.7 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Galaxy Volleyball

You just got served! In this rousing round of volleyball, you will learn about the solar system and our galaxy. As the ball swishes past the net, all these important facts will swish into your brain. Play close attention so you can defeat your opponent at the end! After a short introduction, you will be ready to bump, set, spike the quiz into oblivion.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (47) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (10384) 3.6 stars.

Activity 3: Question Game. Estimated duration: 16 min

Galactic Monkey (Mid)

In this game, a monkey will teach you about galaxies and the universe. You'll need to remember what you've learned, because the monkey needs your help! You will need to pop the bubbles to save the monkey from the perils of outer-space. Each step of the way you'll gain a little more knowledge about the rules that govern space.

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Teacher Ratings (95) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (13963) 3.9 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Galaxy Explorer

An adventure game about space and galaxies.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (7) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (2079) 3.0 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Ms. Rose and Our Solar System! (Mid)

A narrator, Ms. Rose, teaches about the solar system through a collection of interactive puzzles. You will play several mini-games to explore the solar system and methods of space exploration. There are several components including putting together a telescope, matching dwarf planets, exploring gravity and Earth's orbit, identifying man-made space craft, and putting planets in the correct place in relation to the sun.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (88) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (33134) 3.5 stars.

Activity 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 14 min

Ms. Rose and the Milky Way!

In this game, your teacher is Ms. Rose and she will help you work through a series of mini-games to learn about galaxies and the Milky Way. You will learn about the shapes of galaxies, how they are formed, and the effect of light travel and light years on what we see in the sky. After each mini-game, you will earn a badge and assess what you've learned.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (92) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (19719) 3.2 stars.

Activity 7: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

GigaGalaxa: Milky Way and other Galaxies

In this game, your knowledge about galaxies will be tested. Questions will pop up on the screen. Your task is to shoot the correct answer for points. If you shoot the wrong answer, points are deducted. Reach your target score and you will advance to the next level, but watch out for other invading ships. Destroy them before moving on!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (70) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (14475) 3.5 stars.