Assignment: The Earth's Rotation 5.8C Assignment

Created by Jaimie K on

4 activities: 4 games

57 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Volley Moon (Elem)

In this game, you will be tested on your knowledge of the apparent movement of the sun, stars, moon and Earth. You will answer questions about rotation and revolution and their effects on seasons, day length, stars and much more. Answer questions correctly and earn superpowers to use in an epic volleyball battle between the Earth and moon. Don't get thrown off orbit!

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Teacher Ratings (89) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (28220) 4.0 stars.

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 5 min

Exploring the Moon, Earth, Sun and Tides

Why do we have day and night? What makes the Moon look different in the sky? What is our Sun? What causes tides? We will cover all of these questions and more in an interactive exploration of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

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Teacher Ratings (287) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (92812) 3.8 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Lunar Wolves (Elem)

This is your chance to experience what it would be like to be raised by wolves. You will join a wolf family to learn about the moon. The wolves will teach you about the movement of the moon and how we perceive it. You will then have the opportunity to understand how the rotation and revolution of the moon work. Like the wolves, you will become an expert on the moon's phases.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (101) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (35585) 3.8 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 29 min

The Space Domes Resort

The famous Space Hero is finally on vacation and he's going to the Space Domes Resort! Eris, the A.I. resort manager will be your host and she will teach you everything about the stars, the sun, the solar system and the Earth! But beware, a hidden threat is waiting and the Earth could be in danger!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (103) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (43544) 4.0 stars.