Assignment: Geological Evolution of Earth SC.7.E.6.4 Assignment

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15 activities: 15 games

224 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 18 min

Defender: The Fossil Record (Mid)

This game will teach you about fossils: how they are formed, the different types, and what we can learn from them. You will have to defend yourself against dinosaur fossils that have come to life! Earn extra points for showing off your knowledge of fossils. Make sure you build up your defenses before the giant T-Rex shows up!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (56) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (8342) 4.0 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 7 min

Lisa The Geologist

In this game, you will help Lisa, a future geologist, answer questions to fulfill her requirements to become the best geologist. This game consists of two mini-games. In the first game, you will answer questions about geologic time in a game show style quiz. When you have answered all the questions correctly, you will be tested one more time by the Geological Society in a matching game.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (55) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (14191) 3.5 stars.

Activity 3: Question Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Geologic Matcher

In Geologic Matcher, you will feel like you're on a dig as you drag and drop the fossil icons to the correct geologic time period. Try as many times as you can to match the fossils to the right time! Categorize them correctly and answer questions about geologic time scales. You'll have the chance to learn about different eras as you play this game.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (34) 3.6 stars.

Student Ratings (4402) 2.9 stars.

Activity 4: Question Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

TOWER PUZZLE: Fossil Record

In this game, you will read a collection of facts about rock strata and the fossil record. After reading each fact, you will be required to answer questions about what you read. For every question you get right, you receive an extra life. After completing four questions, you get to play a puzzle game using the lives you earned. There are ten rounds! So do what you can to remember what you learned!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (36) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (5870) 3.4 stars.

Activity 5: Question Game. Estimated duration: 18 min

Defender: The Fossil Record (Mid)

This game will teach you about fossils: how they are formed, the different types, and what we can learn from them. You will have to defend yourself against dinosaur fossils that have come to life! Earn extra points for showing off your knowledge of fossils. Make sure you build up your defenses before the giant T-Rex shows up!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (56) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (8342) 4.0 stars.

Activity 6: Question Game. Estimated duration: 7 min

Lisa The Geologist

In this game, you will help Lisa, a future geologist, answer questions to fulfill her requirements to become the best geologist. This game consists of two mini-games. In the first game, you will answer questions about geologic time in a game show style quiz. When you have answered all the questions correctly, you will be tested one more time by the Geological Society in a matching game.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (55) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (14191) 3.5 stars.

Activity 7: Question Game. Estimated duration: 18 min

Defender: The Fossil Record (Mid)

This game will teach you about fossils: how they are formed, the different types, and what we can learn from them. You will have to defend yourself against dinosaur fossils that have come to life! Earn extra points for showing off your knowledge of fossils. Make sure you build up your defenses before the giant T-Rex shows up!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (56) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (8342) 4.0 stars.

Activity 8: Question Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Educagent

You are tasked with infiltrating the headquarters of a corrupt corporation. You must make it to the mainframe computer on the top floor to collect evidence for an investigation.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (215) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (152025) 3.8 stars.

Activity 9: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 17 min

Mission Expedition

Oh no! All of the data about geologic time periods has been erased! We need to gather information about eons, eras, and periods. Can you help recover it? To do so, you will have to dig through the past and uncover history to put the pieces back together. Make sure you pay attention because there is a quiz at the end!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (64) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (12255) 3.1 stars.

Activity 10: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Adrian's Fossil Collection

Adrian is a mole, who likes to explore and loves to learn. He is very curious about fossils and how to find them. This is why he works in a mine where he can explore and collect rocks, shells, bone, impressions, molds and tracks.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (12) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (1108) 3.0 stars.

Activity 11: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Ms. Rose and the Fossil Record!

This time Ms. Rose is the curator of the museum, and she is reviewing information about the fossil record. You will play various mini-games to learn more about the fossil record, and help put back together Rexxy, the museum's resident dinosaur. Before you play each mini-game, Ms. Rose teaches you about a specific part of the fossil record. Collect all the bones by completing all the mini-games.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (70) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (20285) 3.4 stars.

Activity 12: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 18 min

Fossil Hunter

Finally, the day has arrived for your very first archeological dig! You need to help Ellie find fossils and return them to their proper place in the Geologic Time Scale! You will quickly discover you have a lot to learn as you start your fieldwork. Advance through the training sites to score energy points that you can use to assist you in digging up valuable fossils. Are you ready to dig in?

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (119) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (19295) 3.4 stars.

Activity 13: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

ExcavAge: A Dig to the Past

Dive into an exciting journey through Earth's history with Rob in this puzzle game! As you dig through layers of terrain, you'll uncover hidden fossils and other surprises. Each level takes you deeper into the past, requiring you to choose the best strategy and tools for each situation. This fun and interactive game is perfect for curious minds of all ages, enhancing logical thinking skills as you unearth the mysteries of our planet!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (24) 4.5 stars.

Student Ratings (14007) 3.8 stars.

Activity 14: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Fossil Hunt

Have you ever wanted to be a fossil hunter? That's exactly what you'll do in this game. You will dig for fossils and sell them for money. You'll have to properly date them to get top dollar though! You will use the clues to choose the correct era and how many years ago the fossilized organism existed. You might come across some surprises underground as well. What will you find?

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (194) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (38531) 3.8 stars.

Activity 15: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Dr. Fossil

In this game, you will help Dr. Fossil collect fossils from each layer of the Earth. As you dig up fossils, you will earn money so you can continue excavating. At the end of each layer, you must pass a quiz before you may dig into an older layer of rock. As you dig, you will discover different fossils and relationships about how rock layers are deposited!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (204) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (37817) 3.7 stars.