Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 10 min
Assessment with 10 questions from Natural Hazards.
10 questions assessment
Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 17 min
Defender: Natural Hazards (Mid)
You are defending your city from natural hazards like tsunamis, volcanoes, and tornadoes. You will use energy to buy defenses to protect your citizens and earn bonus energy by showing off your natural hazards knowledge. Your energy will be used to fight enemies that try to invade your city. Beat all four bosses and you win!
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (30) 3.2 stars.
Student Ratings (6788) 4.0 stars.
Activity 3: Question Game. Estimated duration: 17 min
Defender: Natural Hazards (Mid)
You are defending your city from natural hazards like tsunamis, volcanoes, and tornadoes. You will use energy to buy defenses to protect your citizens and earn bonus energy by showing off your natural hazards knowledge. Your energy will be used to fight enemies that try to invade your city. Beat all four bosses and you win!
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (30) 3.2 stars.
Student Ratings (6788) 4.0 stars.
Activity 4: Question Game. Estimated duration: 14 min
Tornado Tournament
You just got served! In this rousing round of volleyball, you will learn about the water cycle. 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 (44) 3.9 stars.
Student Ratings (14568) 3.5 stars.
Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 17 min
Seismic City
Do you enjoy playing in virtual worlds? This game will allow you to govern a city and protect it against earthquakes and tsunamis. You will need to use your resources wisely and follow the helpful hints so that you can sustain the city for the duration of the game. If you fail to follow the prompts, your city will be destroyed by earthquakes and tsunamis.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (80) 3.8 stars.
Student Ratings (15190) 3.2 stars.
Activity 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 9 min
Hazard Watch
Welcome to the National Hazard Network. It's your job to help scientists evaluate weather data and determine what hazard warning should be in place for each area. You will read descriptions about current weather readings and assess which natural disaster might occur and to what level of intensity. If you need help, look at the lexicon to describe the types of natural hazards for you.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (46) 3.8 stars.
Student Ratings (12693) 3.1 stars.
Activity 7: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min
Robo Ready
Save Robolandia from a series of natural hazards by learning about their causes and risk of occurrence, and applying different prevention or mitigation strategies. Players aren't restricted to a linear sequence of actions in this sandbox-style game, but with a limited energy budget and tight time schedule, they will need to focus on preparing wisely in order to save the most homes and earn the highest score.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (10) 3.4 stars.
Student Ratings (8978) 3.7 stars.