Assignment: Force Fields S8P5.a Assignment

Created by Kathy M on

7 activities: 7 games

93 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 14 min

Hidden Force (Mid)

Force fields are an important aspect of many science fiction stories. In this game, you will learn the science behind the different types of force fields. You will play a game in which you'll need to locate certain objects within a specified amount of time. In order to obtain more time to accomplish this task, you will be answering questions about force fields.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (17) 3.5 stars.

Student Ratings (3214) 3.1 stars.

Activity 2: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Gravity Force Lab: Basics

See the gravitational force that two massive objects exert on each other. Discover the factors that affect gravitational attraction, and determine how adjusting these factors will change the gravitational force. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (2) 2.0 stars.

Student Ratings (1712) 2.7 stars.

Activity 3: Question Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

The Force Escapes

Help your character escape! In this game, you are a spaceman super hero and must travel to collect supplies so that you can open a door. You must collect three batteries so that you can light your flashlight. Once you've lit your flashlight, you will be able to find the key to the door to reach the next level. You'll answer questions about forces and force fields along the way.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (34) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (12679) 3.7 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 9 min

Static Man

In this game, you will use your knowledge of static electricity and magnetic forces to allow Conductive Man travel through the levels. You will help him to find keys to open gates that let him exit each level through a green gate. If the key seems unreachable, you will take advantage of your knowledge of opposite and repulsive charges in order to access the key.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (42) 3.3 stars.

Student Ratings (13017) 3.4 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 9 min

Force Fields and Variety of Interactions (Mid)

Albert is trying his best to get his time machine up and running again. He needs your help to collect three coins to get the job done. Simple enough, right? But to earn the coins, you'll need to demonstrate your knowledge about different forces fields. Each level of the game will include a short quiz to ensure that you know your stuff. Are you up for the challenge?

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (24) 3.4 stars.

Student Ratings (10244) 3.2 stars.

Activity 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 29 min

Force Fields!

In this game, you will use a planet's force field to send asteroids into a different direction. After practice, you will do the same with magnets. The goal is to get your asteroid or marble into the hole. You must use knowledge of force and magnitude to guide your marble around obstacles and to the hole.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (44) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (7835) 3.5 stars.

Activity 7: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Force Fields Trio (Mid)

You will follow the Super Professor as he teaches about electric, magnetic and gravity forces. This game shows three short demonstrations for how gravitational, electric, and magnetic forces and fields work. Each force has a mini-game that uses a characteristic from that force to complete a task. You will work with the Super Professor's friends as you play games together to understand force.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (44) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (8023) 3.7 stars.