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2 | Alice in Arealand | math | Mathematics | CCSS | 6.G.A.1 | Polygon Areas | Find the area of right triangles, other triangles, special quadrilaterals, and polygons by composing into rectangles or decomposing into triangles and other shapes; apply these techniques in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems. | Somehow, Alice finds herself in Arealand. To be able to get back home, she must conquer several fun challenges related to area. Fortunately, Koshi the talking cat is there to provide help with concepts and explanations. Help Alice solve the challenges and get back home! | area, rectangle, square, triangle, parallelogram, quadrilateral, equal, perpendicular, base, height, unit, square unit | In this game you will learn about finding the area of a shape: What do you think the area of something is? Why is determining the area of a space important? Explain the difference between a square, rectangle, and triangle. What professions need to determine area on a daily basis? | What is area? Explain why you are able to just divide the formula of area for a rectangle by two for a triangle. Explain why the area of a parallelogram and a rectangle are the same. Name some real-world things that you would need to find the area of. How are formulas useful when calculating the area of a shape? What does it mean to deconstruct shapes? Why is deconstructing shapes helpful? | |
3 | Candy King | math | Division | CCSS | 3.OA.A.2 | Understanding Whole Number Division | Interpret whole-number quotients of whole numbers, e.g., interpret 56 ÷ 8 as the number of objects in each share when 56 objects are partitioned equally into 8 shares, or as a number of shares when 56 objects are partitioned into equal shares of 8 objects each. For example, describe a context in which a number of shares or a number of groups can be expressed as 56 ÷ 8. | Find the ancient treasure, meet Professor Llama and Candy King, and solve genie puzzles to learn whole number division! | divisor, division, quotient, equal groups, quantity | What symbol do mathematicians use for division? How could we find the divisor if it is missing? Imagine you are dividing a bag of candy with a group of friends: How could you make sure everyone gets a fair amount? | How are multiplication and division related? Do we always end up with an even number when we divide? What strategy did you use to find the missing divisor? | |
4 | Charting A Disaster | math | Graph | SOL Math | 6.10a | Creating Circle Graphs | Represent Data In A Circle Graph | Help an entire race avoid extinction in this fast-paced natural disaster game. | data, circle graph, population, percent, parts, whole, title, key, frequency | This game uses circle graphs: What can you guess are some characteristics of a circle graph? What is a type of graph that you have used before? What type of data was in it? In this game, you will record the population of people in a circle chart- what are circle graphs used for and what do they represent? In this game, you will record the population of people in a circle chart- how do you calculate a percentage given a part and a whole? | What information did the circle graphs show? Why are circle graphs useful? How does using color make circle graphs easier to use? In this game, you recorded the population of people in a circle chart. What was the total that your circle chart had to equal? In this game, you updated a circle graph with the correct percentages. What are the required 3 components of a graph? In this game, you updated a circle graph with the correct percentages. Why is a key and title essential to a graph? | |
5 | Fraction Drones Delivery | math | Fraction | CCSS | 3.NF.A.2.b | Plotting Fractional Numbers On A Number Line | Represent a fraction a/b on a number line diagram by marking off a lengths 1/b from 0. Recognize that the resulting interval has size a/b and that its endpoint locates the number a/b on the number line. | Help Emmah deliver packages and become an ace pilot of fraction drones! Control these cute little drones while learning how to plot fractions on a number line. | fraction, part, whole, numerator, fraction bar, denominator, equal parts, unit fraction, plot, number line, unit interval | In this game you will explore fractions: What do you know about fractions? Write an example of a fraction. How can you see fractions or parts in a pizza that is delivered? | Explain what a unit fraction versus a non-unit fraction is. How were the unit fractions related to the whole? How are the numerator and denominator of the fraction related? Write the fraction 1/6: Label the numerator and denominator. Is this a unit fraction? How can you tell? What unit fraction would you need for a battery that requires 4 unit fractions? | |
6 | Galactic Math Adventure | math | Root [Arithmetic] | CCSS | 8.EE.A.2 | Find Square And Cube Roots | Use square root and cube root symbols to represent solutions to equations of the form x^2 = p and x^3 = p, where p is a positive rational number. Evaluate square roots of small perfect squares and cube roots of small perfect cubes. Know that √2 is irrational. | Go on an interstellar quest to fight tyranny and defend freedom for the galaxy. Your ship is activated with mathematical code using square root and cube root operations. It is not a big problem for a cadet with brains and bravery like you. | square root, cube root, perfect square root, perfect cube root, integer, positive, negative | What is a perfect square root? What is a perfect cube root? What is an integer? Are square roots always positive? If not, explain. How do you find the square of a number? How do you find the cube of a number? | Why do square roots have two possible answers? What are some examples of perfect squares and perfect cubes? Which problems were most challenging to solve and why? Did all of the problems you saw in the game involve perfect roots or irrational numbers? | |
7 | Galaxy Collector | math | Statistics | SOL Math | 8.12b | Understanding Boxplots | Make Observations And Inferences About Data Represented In Boxplots | Control your spaceship and collect asteroids smaller than your ship, while avoiding bigger ones. Upgrade your spaceship so you can collect all kinds of asteroids! | minimum, maximum, range, median, array, sum, average, quartile, lower quartile, upper quartile, boxplot, interquartile range, interquartile range (IQR), standard deviation | How can you determine the interquartile range (IQR) when there is an odd amount of data? How can you determine the median when there is an even amount of data? In this game, you will evaluate data in order to level up a spaceship that collects materials from asteroids. What does "range" mean when discussing data? Using the example of 23, 26, and 28 as data points, what is the range? What is a median? What is the median using the above numbers? | Using the data set, (13, 17, 25, 34, 39, 40, 60, 63, 76, 82, 90), what is the minimum, maximum, and range? What is the median of the above data set? What is the lower quartile, upper quartile, and interquartile range (IQR) of the above number set? Draw a boxplot using this data. What is the first step you need to complete when organizing numbers in a box plot? | |
8 | Gobble: Operations in Scientific Notation | math | Scientific Notation | CCSS | 8.EE.A.4 | Operations With Scientific Notation | Perform operations with numbers expressed in scientific notation, including problems where both decimal and scientific notation are used. Use scientific notation and choose units of appropriate size for measurements of very large or very small quantities (e.g., use millimeters per year for seafloor spreading). Interpret scientific notation that has been generated by technology. | Gobble wants to get as BIG as possible. How much can he eat? | scientific notation, coefficient, exponents, add & subtract exponents, place value, standard form, power, decimal | How do we add two numbers with the same variable and power? How do we subtract two numbers with the same variable and power? What is the purpose of scientific notation? When is it necessary to use scientific notation to write a number? In which operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) must the exponents be the same and why? | How is adding two numbers with the same variable and power similar to adding two numbers in scientific notation? How is scientific notation used as a shortcut when adding and subtracting? How does increasing the exponent by 1 affect the decimal of the number? How does scientific notation make calculations easier? If your product or quotient is a decimal, what happens to the power of ten? Explain the steps you used to multiply numbers in scientific notation - how is this process different for division? | |
9 | Harvest Festival | math | Fraction | CCSS | 4.NF.B.3.c | Add And Subtract Mixed Numbers With Like Denominators | Add and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators, e.g., by replacing each mixed number with an equivalent fraction, and/or by using properties of operations and the relationship between addition and subtraction. | Help Mr. Barney plant and harvest fruits on his farm while learning how to add and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators! | denominator, numerator, fraction, mixed number, whole number, improper fraction | What is an improper fraction? When adding or subtracting fractions with like denominators, does the denominator remain the same in the final answer? How do you turn an improper fraction into a mixed number? | If the numerator and the denominator are equal in a fraction, what is the fraction equal to? What strategies did you have to use to subtract mixed numbers? How do we add/subtract fractions with unlike denominators? | |
10 | Janelle's Cool Collections | math | Mathematics | CCSS | 3.OA.D.8 | Solve 2-Step Word Problems | Solve two-step word problems using the four operations. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding. | Any good collector takes inventory often to determine the size of their collections. Help Janelle take inventory of her favorite 3 collections! | 2-step equation, equation, order of operations, parentheses, order of operations | What is an equation? What does an x represent in a given equation? What are some words that can guide us as to what operations we will use? When you solve problems, does it matter which order you complete it in? | What is a two-step equation? Why is it important to know how to solve a two-step equation? What did you learn about the order of operations in this game? What operations need to be completed first? How did you figure out how many coins Janelle should share with her friends? | |
11 | Kingdoms of Rashona | math | Number | CCSS | 6.NS.C.7.b | Order Rational Numbers | Write, interpret, and explain statements of order for rational numbers in real-world contexts. For example, write -3 oC > -7 oC to express the fact that -3 oC is warmer than -7 oC. | Can you free the kingdom? Learn about rational numbers and rule the world in this 8-bit strategy game. | greater than, less than, equal to, number line, rational | How can we use the number line to help us order rational numbers? How do we determine if a number is rational? When you are given two negative numbers how do you determine which one is lesser in value? | In this game, you were given a number line that had the greatest and least value and evenly spaced numbers in between: How did you use that to help you solve the game? How do you deal with negative numbers with regards to greater than or less than? Where else might we compare rational numbers in real life? | |
12 | Linebacker | math | Addition, Number | CCSS | 7.NS.A.1.b | Addition Of Integers As Addition Of Distances On A Number Line | Understand p + q as the number located a distance |q| from p, in the positive or negative direction depending on whether q is positive or negative. Show that a number and its opposite have a sum of 0 (are additive inverses). Interpret sums of rational numbers by describing real-world contexts. | Add rational numbers on a number line to kick, catch, and score goals on the football field! | rational numbers, negative integers, additive inverse | In a football game, if someone loses yards, how do we represent that with a number? What are rational numbers? How do we add a positive number to a negative number? | Why might we use a football field to demonstrate positive and negative numbers? What is the additive inverse and why might we want to use that? | |
13 | Little Guppy | math | Fraction | CCSS | 3.NF.A.3.c | Express Whole Numbers As Fractions | Express whole numbers as fractions, and recognize fractions that are equivalent to whole numbers. Examples: Express 3 in the form 3 = 3/1; recognize that 6/1 = 6; locate 4/4 and 1 at the same point of a number line diagram. | Help Little Guppy find some sliced food and learn about expressing whole numbers as fractions! | fraction, whole number, unit fraction, fraction, numerator, denominator, number line | What is a fraction? How can you determine how many fractional parts make a whole? | Why is it important to identify fractions as representations of equal parts of a whole? How did you know which pieces were 1/4 and not 1/2? How did the pictures of the amount you needed help you? | |
14 | Malfunction | math | Mathematics | CCSS | 8.F.A.1 | Understanding Functions | Understand that a function is a rule that assigns to each input exactly one output. The graph of a function is the set of ordered pairs consisting of an input and the corresponding output. | In this game, your goal is to save Earth from destruction by incoming asteroids. Use your strategy and mathematical skills to defend your buildings and equipment from the explosive impacts of the deadly asteroids! | function, single-variable function, multivariable function, input, output, two-dimensional coordinate plane, rule, x-axis, y-axis | What is a function? What are inputs and outputs for a function? What are the characteristics of linear functions? | How does changing input affect the output of a function? What are some different ways you can recognize a non-linear function? If inputs are (x,y) = 4,6, what would the output of a function be for f(x,y) = -1x + 7y - 1? | |
15 | Math Travel Of Eva | math | Mathematics | CCSS | 4.MD.A.2 | Solve Problems Involving Distance, Time, Volume, Mass And Money | Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, masses of objects, and money, including problems involving simple fractions or decimals, and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale. | Math travel of Eva is an action puzzle game. Eva, a little girl, helps her grandpa with some tasks. She faces some risk through her travel. Run and defend the little girl from the enemies. You will have interesting questions and will have fun throughout the game. Travel with Eva to learn about distance, time, and speed. Eva also takes you to the supermarket and pastry shop to purchase items and prepare bills. Have fun and enjoy the math game. | liter, milliliter, grams, kilograms, metric, distance, time, speed, balance, milligrams, kiloliters, convert | How do you convert a number in one unit to a number in a different unit? Why would we need to convert numbers measured in units to different units? How many kilometers are in a meter? What is a unit price? How would you find how many milliliters are in a 3-liter bottle? | How do you convert a number measured in meters to kilometers? How do you convert a number measured in kilograms to grams? What would you measure in liters and what would you measure in milliliters? How can you apply what you learned to your daily life? | |
16 | Mathy's Chocolate Factory | math | Fraction, Decimal System | CCSS | 4.NF.C.7 | Compare Decimals To The Hundreths | Compare two decimals to hundredths by reasoning about their size. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two decimals refer to the same whole. Record the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions, e.g., by using a visual model. | The world's renowned chocolate factory needs you! It may be the best, but lately its production has decreased. It needs someone with great math knowledge to lead the chocolate delivery process, so that the Choco Factory can once again be the best! | decimal fraction, faction, decimal, compare, numerator, denominator, fraction bar, decimal, decimal notation, great, less than, equal, part, whole | What is a fraction? What do the parts of a fraction tell about its numerator and denominator? If you wanted to compare the numbers 5 and 8, what symbols could you use? In this game you will cut a bar of chocolate into different amounts of pieces: How could you visually show 3/10 of a chocolate bar? How could we use chocolate bars to represent fractions? How are fractions and decimals related? Can you write a fraction with a denominator of 10 as a denominator of 100? | Can you convert fractions to decimals? Can you compare fractions and decimals if the fractions are not decimal fractions? What are decimal fractions? What is a shortcut for converting decimal fractions to decimals? How many zeros would be in the decimal if the denominator was 10,000? | |
17 | Miss Servio's The Store Helper | math | Addition, Arithmetic | FL Math | MAFS.4.OA.1.b | Using Comparative Relational Thinking to Determine an Unknown Number | Determine the unknown whole number in an equation relating four whole numbers using comparative relational thinking. For example, solve 76 + 9 = n + 5 for n by arguing that nine is four more than five, so the unknown number must be four greater than 76. | Help Miss Servio compare goods by checking if they have the same weight or not! | equation, equivalent, variable, sum, difference, addend | Can you compare different equations if they have different variables? What must happen for a scale to balance? Can a scale balance with an unequal number of items on each side? | What did you find challenging in this game? How did you use addition and subtraction to figure out how to balance the scale? What could the scales represent in an equation? How does making effective comparisons help us in problem solving? | |
18 | Money Flow | math | Accounting, Bookkeeping, Economics | TEKS Math | 5.PF.10 | 5th Grade Personal Financial Literacy | Personal Financial Literacy. The Student Applies Mathematical Process Standards To Manage One's Financial Resources Effectively For Lifetime Financial Security. | Money Flow is a game where you'll learn how to manage your finances, learn how to balance a budget, create passive income, and become financially independent. You'll learn about taxes, income, payments, and much more. Develop your personal finance skills and strategy. | credit card, check, debit card, gross income, net income, income tax, sales tax, passive income, property tax, payroll tax, budget, financial institutions, sales tax | When do you know an investment is a wise decision? If you get paid $1,000 per week net, about how much would you take home gross? What is the difference between income and an expense? What are taxes? What are things that would be included in your total monthly expenses? What are ways you could increase your income? | Why is net income more than gross income? What are the advantages of cash over a credit card? What are the pitfalls of using a check for payments? When do you have to pay property taxes? When do you have to pay sales tax? | |
19 | Mr. Fancy Pigeon | math | Number | CCSS | 6.NS.C.7.a | Interpret Inequalities As Position On A Number Line | Interpret statements of inequality as statements about the relative position of two numbers on a number line diagram. For example, interpret -3 > -7 as a statement that -3 is located to the right of -7 on a number line oriented from left to right. | Mr. Fancy Pigeon is on an epic quest to find the legendary golden nest. Help him find it by unraveling the mysteries of the number line and inequalities. | positive, negative, integer, inequality, greater than, less than, number line | Which symbol represents "greater than"? Which symbol represents "less than"? What is an integer's absolute value? When putting numbers on a number line, as we go left what do the number do? When putting numbers on a number line, as we go right what do the number do? Where do negative number fall on a number line? | When comparing negative numbers describing temperature, how do you know which one is colder? When beginning at zero and moving to the left on a number line, what happens to the absolute value of negative numbers and why? How do we order numbers on a number line? What are two different ways we can decide if a number is larger than another number? | |
20 | Necromather | math | Multiplication | CCSS | 3.MD.C.7.a | Prove Area Of A Rectangle Using Tiling | Find the area of a rectangle with whole-number side lengths by tiling it, and show that the area is the same as would be found by multiplying the side lengths. | Invoke magic and the power of area to destroy hordes of monsters attacking your graveyard! | area, two-dimensional, plane figure, unit square, width, length, product, factors | In this game, you will find the length and width of a rectangle given an area: What is area? What two operations can be used to find the area of a 2-dimensional shape? In the real world, what are some examples of 2-dimensional rectangles and/or squares? How many factor combinations will give you the product of 24? | In this game, you found the length and width of a rectangle given an area. Are the length and width measurements interchangeable? Why will counting all the tiles within the figure give the same answer as multiplying the length and width of a shape? Why was it important that there were no gaps between our unit squares? | |
21 | PizzaQuation - The Pizza Equations Builder | math | Algebra | CCSS | 8.EE.C.7.b | Solve One-Variable Equations With Rational Number Coefficients | Solve linear equations with rational number coefficients, including equations whose solutions require expanding expressions using the distributive property and collecting like terms. | You have been chosen to make pizzas with the Head Chef at the PizzaQuations Diner! Follow the equation steps to build the perfect pizza, and keep the PizzaQuations Diner rating above zero. | variable, equation, isolating variable, inverse operations, PEMDAS, solution, distributive property, like terms, coefficients | What is an equation? How do I know which steps to complete first when solving equations? Describe your first step in solving the equation 4x+7=19. | How did you proceed to solve an equation including the distributive property? What is your first step in an equation that has variables on both sides? Will we always get integer answers when solving equations? | |
22 | Pythagoras to the Rescue | math | Pythagorean Theorem | CCSS | 8.G.B.7 | Apply Pythagorean Theorem To Find Missing Side | Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine unknown side lengths in right triangles in real-world and mathematical problems in two and three dimensions. | You need to help the King Rupert and his soldiers save the sheep stolen by the ogres. You'll learn the Pythagorean Theorem along the way. | theorem, Pythagorean Theorem, legs, hypotenuse, square, square root, right triangle, right angle, perfect square | What does the Pythagorean Theorem help us to figure out? Which side of a right triangle is the hypotenuse? What makes a triangle a "right" triangle? In this game, you will find a missing side length of a triangle - in order to use the Pythagorean Theorem, what type of triangle must the problem include? In this game, you will find the missing side length of a right triangle - does it matter how you plug in the values into the formula? In this game, you find the missing side length given the hypotenuse - how can you locate the hypotenuse in the triangle? What are the characteristics of a hypotenuse? | What is the only type of triangle that the Pythagorean Theorem works with? What are the legs in a right triangle? What is the longest side of a right triangle called? How do you solve for a missing leg length? How do you solve for the hypotenuse? What does it mean to "square root" something? | |
23 | Pythesia To The Rescue | math | Pythagorean Theorem | CCSS | 8.G.B.6 | Proof Of Pythagorean Theorem | Explain a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse. | Are you ready to dive into the greatest adventure of all times? Then this is the game you are looking for! Use the Pythagorean Theorem to help Pythesia save her grandpa. | Pythagorean Theorem, hypotenuse, legs, area, right triangles | What is the Pythagorean theorem? What does it mean for a number to be squared? How can you identify the hypotenuse in a right triangle? | Where could we use right triangles and the Pythagorean theorem in our modern world? How can you find the missing side of a leg in a right triangle? In this game, you used two small squares to learn about the theorem - how do the sides of two small squares help you solve the problem? | |
24 | Rocket Math 5 | math | Multiplication | CCSS | 3.NBT.A.3 | Multiply One Digit Numbers By Multiples Of 10 | Multiply one-digit whole numbers by multiples of 10 in the range 10-90 (e.g., 9 × 80, 5 × 60) using strategies based on place value and properties of operations. | Answer enough equations of multiplying one-digit numbers by multiples of 10 to get your rocket into space before it runs out of fuel! | multiples of 10, simplify, factors, product, associative property, place value | How is addition related to multiplication? When multiplying a double-digit number by a single-digit number what must you do first? What is the rule when you're multiplying by 10? What happens when you multiply any number times 0? | Did you learn or already know a trick to make solving these problems easier? Explain how you solved the problem 5x20 in the game? In this game, you practiced multiplying by 10: Can you explain why the product always ends in a 0? In problems like 15X80, can you see how using the associative property could help you to answer this: (80X10) + (80X5) = ? If you remove a zero from a factor in a multiplication problem, what do you have to do to the product? | |
25 | Super Pizza Delivery | math | Fraction | CCSS | 4.NF.B.3.b | Decompose Fractions Into Parts With The Same Denominator | Decompose a fraction into a sum of fractions with the same denominator in more than one way, recording each decomposition by an equation. Justify decompositions, e.g., by using a visual fraction model. Examples: 3/8 = 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 ; 3/8 = 1/8 + 2/8 ; 2 1/8 = 1 + 1 + 1/8 = 8/8 + 8/8 + 1/8. | Help a young boy deliver and divide pizza to his customers while avoiding the zombies! | fraction, numerator, denominator, add, divide | If a pizza is split equally between four people, how much of the whole pizza will one person get? How do you add fractions? | What is a numerator? What is a denominator? Why can’t we add numerators together of fractions with different denominators to get an answer directly? | |
26 | Terrific Transformations | math | Mathematics | CCSS | 8.G.A.1.a | Rotate, Reflect And Translate Lines And Line Segments | Lines are taken to lines, and line segments to line segments of the same length. | Discover rigid transformations through rap and create your very own transformations in the sandbox activity! | coordinates, line segment, slope, transformation, reflections, translations, rotations, rigid motion, image, pre-image, preserve | What are the properties of a line segment? If you are shown two line segments, what has to be true for them to be congruent? What does rigid motion mean? What are the differences between reflection, rotation, and translation? | What are the three rigid transformations? What are the three preserved properties? How can transformations help to determine congruency? Does the location of the figure change as a result of the reflection? | |
27 | The Fractions Space Tournament | math | Fraction | CCSS | 3.NF.A.1 | Understand Fractions As Part Of A Whole | Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts; understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b. | Create your pilot and jump into your spaceship to enter the Fractions Space Tournament. Learn and master concepts like wholes, fractions, numerator, denominator, and unit fractions to be able to beat the other challengers and win the big prize! | numerator, denominator, unit fraction, equal parts | What does it mean for things to be equal? Can you name something you have heard before that uses the words half, third, or fourth? When you cut a pizza into slices, how would you describe one of those pieces? | In this game you had to work with numerators and denominators: What is a numerator? What is a denominator? Think about the situations we talked about before the game when you were identifying things you had encountered that use the words half, third, or fourth: After playing the game, can you describe what half, third, or fourth mean in that situation? | |
28 | The Hack | math | Geometry | CCSS | 4.G.A.2 | Classify Figures Using Parallel, Perpendicular Lines And Right Angles | Classify two-dimensional figures based on the presence or absence of parallel or perpendicular lines, or the presence or absence of angles of a specified size. Recognize right triangles as a category, and identify right triangles. | In this game you can learn more about geometry by saving the world with your hacking skills. | Obtuse, Right, Acute, Scalene, Isosceles, Equilateral, Angle, Line, Parallel, Perpendicular, Quadrilateral, Parallelogram, Rhombus, Square, Rectangle, Congruent | What is the difference between perpendicular and parallel lines? How would you describe right, obtuse, and acute angles? Are all triangles the same? Are all 4-sided polygons (quadrilaterals) the same? What do you think it means to classify objects? Can objects be classified in more than one way? In this game, you will classify quadrilaterals and triangles: What do the prefixes quad- and tri- tell you about these types of shapes? In the game, you will be hacking into computers to defeat a virus that is trying to shut down all of the computers in the world: What does it mean to hack a computer? | What clue did the game provide you for when you created a right angle in a triangle? Can you explain the difference between an isosceles, right, and equilateral triangle? What did you have to do with the sides of a triangle to create an obtuse triangle? How did you change the sides to make an acute triangle? What does it mean if sides are parallel- what is a shape that has parallel sides? In this game you hacked a computer to defeat a virus using math, what other jobs use math? | |
29 | The Numberlings - Multiplying Mayhem | math | Multiplication | CCSS | 3.OA.A.1 | Basic Multiplication | Interpret products of whole numbers, e.g., interpret 5 × 7 as the total number of objects in 5 groups of 7 objects each. For example, describe a context in which a total number of objects can be expressed as 5 × 7. | It's an alien invasion! Use multiplication to help the Numberlings organize and defend their great city of Mathematopolis from the Disorderling empire. | multiply, product, group, factors, order, repeated addition, times, expression, multiplication sentences, array, rows, columns | When do you use addition in your everyday life? How are addition and multiplication similar? What are the parts of a multiplication equation? If you and 2 friends have 3 pieces of candy each, how many do you have in all? Explain how you can find the answer above. | How did the game show you that multiplication is the same as repeated addition? What are the parts of a multiplication equation? Why was it important to make each group equal during the game? What is the relationship between addition and multiplication? What is an array? How do factors help you determine a product? | |
30 | The Secrets of Ocotlan | math | Number | CCSS | 6.NS.C.7.a | Interpret Inequalities As Position On A Number Line | Interpret statements of inequality as statements about the relative position of two numbers on a number line diagram. For example, interpret -3 > -7 as a statement that -3 is located to the right of -7 on a number line oriented from left to right. | Explore the temple of Ocotlan and use your knowledge of number line inequalities to pass the gates! | number line, inclusive, exclusive, negative, inequality, less than, greater than, less than or equal to, greater than or equal to, inequality | On a number line, where do we find the negative values compared to the zero? If a number lies to the right of another number, is it greater than or less than that number? When is it necessary to use the open circle when graphing a line? What are some values that are less than negative 3? What are some values that are greater than or equal to 7? If something you want to buy is less than $10, what are some possible costs for the item? | How do words like "at least" or "up to" change your graph of a line? How did you show that the number at the beginning of your line was also included in the solutions? Which direction on the number line gives lesser values? Which direction on the number line gives greater values? How did you know when to use an open circle or closed circle when plotting the values on the number line? | |
31 | Tomb of Tutanmathmun | math | Ratio, Proportion | CCSS | 7.RP.A.2.b | Find Unit Rate In Tables, Graphs, Equations, Diagrams And Verbal Descriptions | Identify the constant of proportionality (unit rate) in tables, graphs, equations, diagrams, and verbal descriptions of proportional relationships. | Embark on an adventure full of mathematical puzzles and dangers! Discover the mysteries hidden in the great pyramid of Tutanmathmun, Pharaoh of unit rate. | proportional relationship, unit rate, constant of proportionality, ratio table, bascule | How can you tell if a relationship is proportional? What if the values are in a table? How can you test if all the values are proportional? Where do you see unit rates in real life? What might be some strategies for determining the constant of proportionality from a graph, table, or equation? | How were you able to determine the constant of proportionality from a table, graph, and equation? Which representation is easier to find the constant of proportionality and why? When using the graph, how did you determine what the (x, y) values represented in the scenarios? Can you share your strategy for figuring out, for example, how many beetles you needed to complete the table? | |
32 | Turn Up The Volume | math | Volume | CCSS | 5.MD.C.3.a | Unit Cubes | A cube with side length 1 unit, called a "unit cube," is said to have "one cubic unit" of volume, and can be used to measure volume. | Play, experiment, and learn about unit cubes! Build with different materials inside the 3D space of several solid figures to obtain their volume and find the relationship between unit cubes and the units used to measure volume! | unit cubes, length, width, height, measurement, dimensions, area, volume, cubic units, rectangular prism, cubic inch, cubic centimeter, cubic foot, meters, feet, inches, solid figure | How do you find the area of a rectangle? How would it be different if it was a cube? How can you tell how much room is inside of an object? What kind of shapes can we find the volume of? What is the difference between finding the length, area, or volume of an object? | What is the difference between area and volume? How is a rectangular prism different than a regular rectangle? What made it difficult to find the volume of the shapes in this game? How can we use unit cubes to find volume? What could happen if you forget or miss a spot for a unit cube? | |
33 | Viking Adventure | math | Volume | CCSS | 5.MD.C.4 | Measure Volume By Counting Unit Cubes | Measure volumes by counting unit cubes, using cubic cm, cubic in, cubic ft, and improvised units. | An entire Viking village is preparing to go on an adventure and you need to help them! Do so by solving puzzles and completing other various tasks. | 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, 2D, 3D, volume, area, cube, plane, prism, unit cubes | What is the difference between area and volume? How can you find the length, width, and height of a rectangular prism? What is the formula we use to find volume of a cube? How is it possible to find the volume of any object, even those that are not cubes? | How did breaking the ice block into unit cubes help you find the volume of the ice block? How was finding the volume using ice blocks different from finding volume of the liquid inside the cauldron? Can you name 2 different ways that we can calculate volume? When do we use the concept of volume in our everyday lives? | |
34 | Wizard vs Orcs | math | Addition, Subtraction | CCSS | 7.NS.A.1.d | Apply Properties To Add And Subtract Rational Numbers | Apply properties of operations as strategies to add and subtract rational numbers. | Orcs are invading your castle and you are the only powerful wizard in the kingdom able to stop them! | add, subtract, integer, positive, negative, number line, additive inverse | What is a number line? How can you easily tell a positive number apart from a negative number? In which direction would you move on the number line if you are adding a positive number? In which direction would you move on the number line if you are adding a negative number? | What do you need to look at to decide if you need to put a positive or even number? How did you use the number line to help you find the correct number for the equation? If you have two of the same sign what does the number become? If you have two different signs what does the number become? | |
35 | Wizards of the Cube | math | Volume | CCSS | 5.MD.C.3.a | Unit Cubes | A cube with side length 1 unit, called a "unit cube," is said to have "one cubic unit" of volume, and can be used to measure volume. | Explore the vast world of Wizards of the Cube to better understand the concepts of volume and how to make good use of unit cubes! | 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, length, width, height, area, volume, unit of measurement, meter, inch, square unit, unit cube, square, cube, estimation, rectangular prism | What is volume? How can you find the volume of a cube with sides measuring 2 inches? What two measurements are necessary to measure the area of an object? What unit is most commonly used when measuring length? What is the unit we use when we measure area? What three measurements does a three-dimensional object like a cube have? | What is the formula that we use to find the volume of an object? How did the unit cubes in the haystacks help you to find the volume of each of the haystacks? How did you use the formulas for volume and area to help you achieve your tasks in the game? In the game when you helped to find the volume of the iron, why was this considered an estimate and not a true volume? | |
36 | Yuki Math Coins | math | Fraction | CCSS | 3.NF.A.2.b | Plotting Fractional Numbers On A Number Line | Represent a fraction a/b on a number line diagram by marking off a lengths 1/b from 0. Recognize that the resulting interval has size a/b and that its endpoint locates the number a/b on the number line. | Learn how fractional numbers can be graphed to help save Yuki from the evil ghost! | numerator, denominator, fraction, unit fraction, improper fraction, mixed number, equivalent fraction, number line | Where do the fractions 1/2, 1/4, and 3/4 fall on a number line? What is an improper fraction? How do you convert an improper fraction into a mixed number? In a square, what is one example of what equal parts could look like? | Explain how you used the fraction to divide the whole line segment into parts. Did you find it easier to put improper fractions or mixed numbers on the number line? What was different when the problems asked you to break up a mixed fraction? | |
37 | A Magnet for Battle | science | Force | NGSS | PS3.C-1 | Relationship Between Energy And Forces | When two objects interact, each one exerts a force on the other that can cause energy to be transferred to or from the object. (MS-PS3-2) | In this game, you will battle the enemy spaceships as you learn about energy and forces. Stay alive by navigating space and gain points by destroying enemy ships. Collect knowledge along the way by flying into smiley faces or fact bubbles. Don't worry too much about getting hit. You will be able to use your knowledge and answer questions that will get you to bounce back and continue battling. | force, energy, energy transfer, contact force, action-at-a-distance force, force field, electrical force, gravitational force, magnetic force | What are some of the forces that exist in nature and act on you all of the time? How many forces can you think of that you have been exposed to? Do you have to push or pull on something for it to have a force exerted on it? | This game taught you about energy and force. How are these two ideas connected? Do all forces have to touch to interact? What are some forces that do not touch? | |
38 | A Matter of Escape | science | Liquid | NGSS | PS1.A-4 | States of Matter and their Structure | In a liquid, the molecules are constantly in contact with others; in a gas, they are widely spaced except when they happen to collide. In a solid, atoms are closely spaced and may vibrate in position but do not change relative locations. (MS-PS1-4) | Your job is to get the beaker safely through all the levels! Your beaker 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 states of matter along the way. | solid, liquid, gas, matter, plasma, atoms, molecules, extrinsic property, intrinsic property | What factors affect the state of matter of a substance? Which state of matter has the most energy? The least? | How do the different states of matter differ? What do they have in common? What makes plasma different from the other states of matter? | |
39 | Adapt or Die | science | Adaptation | NGSS | LS4.C-1 | Adaptation | Adaptation by natural selection acting over generations is one important process by which species change over time in response to changes in environmental conditions. Traits that support successful survival and reproduction in the new environment become more common; those that do not become less common. Thus, the distribution of traits in a population changes. (MS-LS4-6) | At the start of this game, you will learn about adaptations. After a series of facts, you will race through a tunnel in a spacecraft. You must soar through barriers and collect coins. If you do not navigate around the barriers, you must answer a question correctly to continue. The start of each level gives you a new piece of information. | adapt, pollution, genetic mutation, environment, organisms, resource, natural selection, inherit, trait, competition, evolve, mimic, camouflage, evade, extinction, ancestral, vestigial | Why do species change over time? Do plants also change over time? How does gene variation occur? | What are examples of adaptations seen in plants and animals that were not named in the game? What causes a species to become extinct? The game opens up with two moths talking about how dark moths survived the Industrial Revolution. Why do you think that happened? | |
40 | Aim for Right Genes | science | Molecular Medicine | NGSS | LS3.A-1 | Genes and Traits | Genes are located in the chromosomes of cells, with each chromosome pair containing two variants of each of many distinct genes. Each distinct gene chiefly controls the production of specific proteins, which in turn affects the traits of the individual. Changes (mutations) to genes can result in changes to proteins, which can affect the structures and functions of the organism and thereby change traits. (MS-LS3-1) | It's time to take a shot at learning about genetics--literally! Use your squirt gun to shoot at the flying objects that will cross your screen. Some of the objects that you shoot will provide you with facts. You will see other objects that will give you questions to answer that will boost your score. As the levels advance, the objects will move more quickly! Good luck! | DNA, double helix, mutations, nucleotides, DNA replication, RNA, nucleus, eukaryotic cells, asexual reproduction, chromosome, gene, chromosome pair, protein, heredity, adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine, natural selection | What are genes? What is a mutation? | In the game, what was the mutation that was noted in the cat? What is the shape of DNA? What role does protein play in genetics? | |
41 | Amazing Jump | science | Carbon cycle | NGSS | PS3.D-1 | Chemical Reactions in Photosynthesis | The chemical reaction by which plants produce complex food molecules (sugars) requires an energy input (i.e., from sunlight) to occur. In this reaction, carbon dioxide and water combine to form carbon-based organic molecules and release oxygen. (secondary to MS-LS1-6) | You'll learn all about photosynthesis in this game. Let the professor guide you through the basics of the chemical reactions of photosynthesis. You'll then help your scientist jump between platforms to collect gold coins. You will occasionally land on a special platform where you need to answer questions related to photosynthesis. If you fall, you'll have the chance to answer questions and keep going! | photosynthesis, carbon dioxide, water, sunlight, oxygen, sugar, fossil fuels, biomass, endothermic reaction, chemical energy. | What is sunlight? How is sunlight utilized by plants? What gases make up the atmosphere? What is the difference between matter and energy? | What do you breathe in? Where does this gas come from? What are some ways that people and other animals depend on plants or on photosynthesis? What do you think would happen if the sun's light was no longer available? Why? | |
42 | Apparent Parent | science | Reproduction | NGSS | LS3.B-1 | Sexual Reproduction and Genetic Variation | In sexually reproducing organisms, each parent contributes half of the genes acquired (at random) by the offspring. Individuals have two of each chromosome and hence two alleles of each gene, one acquired from each parent. These versions may be identical or may differ from each other. (MS-LS3-2) | You will learn about sexual reproduction with some fun lessons by a friendly cat. After an introduction, you will jump into a top down game where you will run from enemies as you collect DNA strands, eggs and dividing cells. If you get caught by an enemy, you'll lose a life so run quickly! Play through five levels as you learn about reproduction and variation. | allele, sexual reproduction, inherit, adaptation, trait, genetic variation, behavioral, functional, structural, natural selection, asexual reproduction | What do you currently know about genes? How are genes and alleles related? | What percentage of an offspring's genes come from the parent? Why does genetic variation increase the chances of survival for a species? What is the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction? | |
43 | Around and Around | science | Solar System | NGSS | ESS1.B-1 | Our Solar System | The solar system consists of the sun and a collection of objects, including planets, their moons, and asteroids that are held in orbit around the sun by its gravitational pull on them. (MS-ESS1-2),(MS-ESS1-3) | 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! Answer questions correctly to get back on track! | solar system, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, comets, moons, meteoroids, asteroids, dwarf planet, gravity, orbit, telescopes, orbiters, landers, tides | How does the sun's gravity affect other objects in the solar system? How are the inner planets different from the outer planets? What is a dwarf planet? | Which objects in our solar system have the most gravity? Why? Why is Pluto classified as a dwarf planet? How many stars are in our solar system? | |
44 | Atom Builder Per Elements | science | Atom, Chemical Element | NGSS | PS1.A-1a | Atoms and Elements | Substances are made from different types of atoms, which combine with one another in various ways. Atoms form molecules that range in size from two to thousands of atoms. (MS-PS1-1) | Become a specialist in building atoms using subatomic particles - each periodic table element presents a challenge in its own right! Every time you open the game, a new and random set of elements will be awaiting your skills to build them. | element, atom, atomic mass, atomic symbol, atomic number, charge, proton, neutron, electron, subatomic particle, positive, negative, neutral, orbit, nucleus | What makes up an element? What is the periodic table of elements? What is the periodic table of elements used for? What do subatomic particles determine about an atom's properties? Every element on the periodic table has numbers on it - what do you think that these numbers mean? | Explain the difference between a proton, neutron, and electron. How did you decide how many electrons to add to an atom in the game? How did you decide how many neutrons to add to an atom in the game? Explain where a proton, neutron, and electron are located in an atom. Which of these subatomic particles can be changed to affect the overall charge of the atom? What does atomic number represent? What does atomic mass represent? An imaginary element, Sciencesium, has an atomic number of 298 and has an atomic mass of 600 and a charge of -1; how many protons, neutrons, and electrons does it have? | |
45 | Atom Factory | science | Atom, Compound | NGSS | PS1.A-1a | Atoms and Elements | Substances are made from different types of atoms, which combine with one another in various ways. Atoms form molecules that range in size from two to thousands of atoms. (MS-PS1-1) | In this game, you are building molecules of different compounds. Before you can assemble the molecule using the provided formula, you first must build the atoms of the necessary elements, adding the correct number of protons, neutrons and electrons. Be quick because you only have 10 minutes to assemble 8 different compounds and their atoms! Look for opportunities to earn additional time for correctly answering questions. | proton, neutron, electron, nucleus, compound, molecule, atom | What are the building blocks of all matter called? What does the 2 mean in H2O? What is an element? | In this game, you learned about the atomic structure of different elements. What is the atomic mass of an element? How can you determine the number of electrons an element has? How can an atom have a different number of neutrons than protons? How can you determine if this will happen? | |
46 | Atomic Dungeon: Equilibrium | science | Molecule | NGSS | PS1.B-2 | Conservation of Matter in Chemical Reactions | The total number of each type of atom is conserved, and thus the mass does not change. (MS-PS1-5) | In this game, you'll hunt for molecules and atoms to use to perform chemical reactions. As you collect your substances, you will need to watch out for the ghosts who are trying to steal them from you! Once you collect the substances you need, you'll balance a chemical reaction and demonstrate your knowledge of the conservation of matter. Are you brave enough for this haunted lesson? | conservation of matter, chemical reaction, matter, atoms, molecules, reactant, product, molecular equation, law of conservation of mass | What is the relationship between elements, atoms, and molecules? What does it mean to balance a molecular equation? Iron oxide is a product of a chemical reaction between what substances? What does the law of conservation of mass state? | If you have 58 g of reactants, what is the total mass of the products in a balanced chemical equation? What do coefficients and subscripts represent in a chemical formula? What does the atomic number of an element represent? What does the atomic number of an element represent? | |
47 | Atomic Dungeon: Reaction | science | Chemical Reaction | NGSS | PS1.B-1 | Chemical Reactions | When two or more different substances are mixed, a new substance with different properties may be formed. | Help the adventurer find elements inside the dungeon, then mix them together to create important substances! | chemical reaction, chemical changes, properties, physical reaction, effervescence, temperature, melting, state, reaction, substance, temperature, solid, liquid, gas, mixture | What happens to sugar when you put it into water while making lemonade? When you create a mixture, can you separate the materials back out afterwards? When you create a mixture, what might be a sign of a physical change? | What are some items that you mixed together, and what did they make? Describe a material that had to go through more than one change. Which combination of substances surprised you the most? Why? What did fungus and milk make? Would you be able to get the milk back after it has been used to make the new substance? What are the differences between a chemical and physical reaction? Give an example of each. | |
48 | Battle of Wits - Climate War | science | Meteorology | NGSS | ESS2.D-1 | Weather and Climate Factors | Weather and climate are influenced by interactions involving sunlight, the ocean, the atmosphere, ice, landforms, and living things. These interactions vary with latitude, altitude, and local and regional geography, all of which can affect oceanic and atmospheric flow patterns. (MS-ESS2-6) | In this game, you will learn about weather and climate factors. Take on the monsters as you battle them with your wits! If you answer the question correctly, the number of points on the card will be taken from your opponent, knocking them down! Take away all of the points before you lose yours so that you can knock out the monster! Have fun collecting battle cards and pages for your Codex. Good luck! | albedo, coriolis effect, weather, climate, ocean currents, atmosphere, greenhouse effect | What is the difference between weather and climate? Which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur in? | What elements affect weather? What types of conditions can create climate change? How does direct and indirect sunlight affect weather and climate? | |
49 | Battle of Wits - Matter Clash | science | Rock Cycle | NGSS | ESS2.A-1 | Earth Processes: Matter Cycling and Energy Flowing | All Earth processes are the result of energy flowing and matter cycling within and among the planet’s systems. This energy is derived from the sun and Earth’s hot interior. The energy that flows and matter that cycles produce chemical and physical changes in Earth’s materials and living organisms. (MS-ESS2-1) | In this game, you will learn about energy transfer between the spheres of Earth and its cycles. Take on the monsters as you battle them with your wits! If you answer the question correctly, the number of points on the card will be taken from your opponent, knocking them down! Take away all of the points before you lose yours so that you can knock out the monster! | metamorphic, igneous, sedimentary, hydrosphere, geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, water cycle | In this game, you will encounter the rock cycle. What are the three types of rocks? There are two sources for energy that fuel the cycles. Where do they come from? | What are some of the differences between metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks? How does energy affect the water cycle and where does that energy come from? What happened if you did not defeat the monster during battle? | |
50 | Battle of Wits - Ocean Strike | science | Ocean | NGSS | ESS2.C-4 | Ocean Currents | Variations in density due to variations in temperature and salinity drive a global pattern of interconnected ocean currents. (MS-ESS2-6) | In this game, you will learn about the ocean and its properties. Take on the monsters as you battle them with your wits! If you answer the question correctly, the number of points on the card will be taken from your opponent, knocking them down! Take away all of the points before you lose yours so that you can knock out the monster! Have fun collecting battle cards and pages for your Codex. Good luck! | ocean currents, salinity, density, convection currents | In this game, you will see how salinity affects the ocean currents. What does salinity mean? In this game, you will see how temperature affects the ocean currents. How do you measure temperature? | In this game, you saw that temperature and salinity affect ocean currents. How does the water move if it is cold and salty? In this game, you saw that density changes within the ocean. How does temperature affect density? | |
51 | Battle of Wits - Water Forge | science | Cloud | NGSS | ESS2.C-2 | The Water Cycle and Weather Patterns | The complex patterns of the changes and the movement of water in the atmosphere, determined by winds, landforms, and ocean temperatures and currents, are major determinants of local weather patterns. (MS-ESS2-5) | Take on the monsters as you battle them with your wits! In this game, you will battle monsters using your knowledge of the water cycle and weather patterns. If you answer the question correctly, the number of points on the card will be taken from your opponent, knocking them down! Take away all of the points before you lose yours so that you can knock out the monster! | wayward, leeward, climate, weather, water cycle, transpiration, evaporation, condensation, humidity | How does gravity play a role in the water cycle? How is weather affected by fronts? What are the stages" of the water cycle?" | After playing the game, what differences can you describe in atmospheric water at lower versus higher elevations? Where would one see more rainstorms, in Florida, or northern Maine? Why? How do mountains affect weather? | |
52 | Bee Quest | science | Botany | NGSS | LS1.B-2 | Plant Reproduction Strategies | Plants reproduce in a variety of ways, sometimes depending on animal behavior and specialized features for reproduction. (MS-LS1-4) | At the start of this game, you will learn about plant reproduction strategies. After a series of facts, you will race through a tunnel in a spacecraft. You must soar through barriers and collect pollen. If you do not navigate around the barriers, you must answer a question correctly to continue. The start of each level gives you a new piece of information. | pollen, water pollination, reproduction, asexual reproduction, sexual reproduction, DNA, budding, pollination, gamete | In this game, you will see different ways plants rely on outside methods for pollination. What are some of these methods? What type of symbiotic relationship do plants have with bees? What are some methods plants might use to attract a pollinator? | What are four ways that plants can achieve pollination? What were some of the methods for attracting pollinators mentioned in the game? Explain different ways animals help to pollinate. | |
53 | Biogeology: Bedrock Race - Super Study Buddies | science | Geology, Soil | NGSS | ESS2.E-1 | Biogeology | Living things affect the physical characteristics of their regions. | Hold on to your textbooks! Dig fast to prevent the Evil Prospector from stealing the Professor's research. Learn how living things affect their habitats in amazing ways. Fast forward time and see how soil is formed. Do you have what it takes to conquer the Bedrock Guardian's trial of knowledge? | bedrock, biogeology, habitats, vegetation, silt, soil, weathering, erosion, rocks, roots, living, physical characteristics, oxygen, photosynthesis, conserved, loam, decomposition, humus, topsoil, organic material, subsoil | In this game you will learn about rocks and soil - why is soil important on Earth? What is the surface of the Earth made of? Our land does not stay the same - what are some things that causes it to change? | How do plants affect weather and erosion? Which soil in the game held the water best and why? Which rock layer is best for plant growth and why? Explain how soil is formed? Where would you find bedrock? What might you find in topsoil? What is the difference between sand, clay, and silt? What is organic material, and what happens when it decomposes? | |
54 | Bob the Botanist (A Game about Photosynthesis) | science | Agronomy | NGSS | LS1.C-1 | Photosynthesis | Plants, algae (including phytoplankton), and many microorganisms use the energy from light to make sugars (food) from carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and water through the process of photosynthesis, which also releases oxygen. These sugars can be used immediately or stored for growth or later use. (MS-LS1-6) | This game requires Bob the Botanist to travel around the world and address why plants are slowly dying. As you shoot and collect the components necessary for photosynthesis, you are also gathering information and facts. In three rounds, you learn what plants need in order to grow, the benefits of photosynthesis for plants and Earth, and you will tackle the effects pollution has on the environment. | botanist, photosynthesis, glucose, pollution, chlorophyll, chloroplast, xylem, autotrophs, stomata, pigments, starch | What are the benefits of photosynthesis? How do you think pollution might affect the process of photosynthesis? What do you think the job description for a botanist might be? | In this game, what effect did pollution have on photosynthesis? How did the amount of pollution interfere with the process of photosynthesis? Why is photosynthesis important to life? What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis? | |
55 | Bubble Eclipse | science | Equinox | NGSS | ESS1.B-2 | Eclipses and Seasons | This model of the solar system can explain eclipses of the sun and the moon. Earth’s spin axis is fixed in direction over the short-term but tilted relative to its orbit around the sun. The seasons are a result of that tilt and are caused by the differential intensity of sunlight on different areas of Earth across the year. (MS-ESS1-1) | This game will help you become as brilliant as the sun in a solar eclipse. You will read an introduction to eclipses and seasons. You will then release bubbles by answering questions about eclipses and seasons. Each bubble has a surprise waiting for you. After you earn enough coins, you will advance to the next level. There will be a short quiz at the end. | solstice, equinox, lunar eclipse, solar eclipse, transit, penumbral, partial, and total eclipses, | What causes the seasons to change? How are the seasons different for the northern and southern hemispheres? How do solar and lunar eclipses occur? | What causes the longest and shortest days of the year? What are they called and are they opposite on opposite sides of the Earth? What are the differences between penumbral, partial, and total eclipses? | |
56 | Cell Explorers | science | Cell | NGSS | LS1.A-2a | Parts of the Cell | Within cells, special structures are responsible for particular functions, and the cell membrane forms the boundary that controls what enters and leaves the cell. (MS-LS1-2) | The evil Mr. X released a dangerous virus and hid the antivirus formula inside the organelles of a cell! Special agent Luca has volunteered to be micronized and enter the cell. Help her search for the formula while Hooke, her partner, provides information about cell structures and their function! | cell, plant cell, animal cell, eukaryotic, prokaryotic, organelle, cell membrane, digestion, nutrients, waste, permeable, protein, lipid, hormone, Golgi apparatus, smooth endoplasmic reticulum, rough endoplasmic reticulum, ribosome, vacuole, lysosome, cytoplasm, mitochondria, ATP, nucleus, DNA, genetic information, cell reproduction, virus, antivirus, homeostasis, life functions | What is a cell? What is an organelle? What are the major parts of the cell? What is a virus (if you don't know the definition, an example will do)? What functions does a cell need to perform to survive? | According to the game, what are five life functions of cells? What is the difference between a prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell, and why did she think that this one is probably eukaryotic? Explain what the following cell structures do: cell membrane, Golgi apparatus, smooth endoplasmic reticulum, rough endoplasmic reticulum, ribosome, vacuole, lysosome, cytoplasm, mitochondria, and nucleus. Why does the cell create many mitochondria? Have a debate - which organelle visited in the game do you think is the most important? Use the images in the game to sketch the shape of each organelle. | |
57 | CellPedia | science | Cell, Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, Chloroplast, Nucleus, Mitochondria, Ribosome, Vacuole, Lysosome | NGSS | LS1.A-2a | Parts of the Cell | Within cells, special structures are responsible for particular functions, and the cell membrane forms the boundary that controls what enters and leaves the cell. (MS-LS1-2) | In this game, you are presented with cards representing different parts of a cell. As the player, your task is to memorize definitions and diagrams of the components of a cell. If you can memorize enough information you will be able to get through all three levels. The questions vary in format so be sure to read each card carefully. | centrioles, microtubules, animal cell, plant cell, plant centrosome, animal centrosome, chloroplast, cytoskeleton, Golgi apparatus, lysosome, nucleus, nucleolus, ribosomes, peroxisome, rough endoplasmic reticulum, smooth endoplasmic reticulum, vesicle, animal vacuole | What makes up all living things? Make a list of cell parts that you currently know. Pick one cell part you know and do your best to state its function. What might be inside these structures (cells) that help them to function? | How are plant cells and animal cells different? How are plant and animal cells alike? Which organelles in a cell help it to divide? What are the organelles in a plant and animal cell and what are each of their functions? | |
58 | Cells And Life | science | Protozoan | NGSS | LS1.A-1 | Cells and Life | All living things are made up of cells, which is the smallest unit that can be said to be alive. An organism may consist of one single cell (unicellular) or many different numbers and types of cells (multicellular). (MS-LS1-1) | In this game, you are flying through a science lab examining cells and organisms of various types, including various species of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, with a microscope. You have to destroy the cells! Flying over floating microscopes spawns cell-related questions that aid in your mission, if you answer them correctly. Three levels of challenge each end with a "boss" organism to defeat. | cells, unicellular, multicellular, tissues, eukaryote, prokaryote, homeostasis, reproduction, stimulus, respiration. | Explain what a cell is and how it works. What advantages do prokaryotic cells have over eukaryotic cells, and vice versa? | By far the most numerous and oldest living things on Earth are bacteria. Why? What are the differences between plant and animal cells? What difference does that make for the lives of plants and the lives of animals? How can a eukaryotic cell survive on its own as a one-celled organism? | |
59 | Cellular Adventure | science | Eukaryote | NGSS | LS1.A-2b | Parts of the Cell - Plants vs. Animals | Within cells, special structures are responsible for particular functions, and the cell membrane forms the boundary that controls what enters and leaves the cell. (MS-LS1-2) | In this game, you are a dinosaur trying to collect coins and hearts as you navigate a series of obstacles in your path. If an obstacle holds you back, you will need to correctly answer a multiple-choice question about organelles in plant and animal cells to move on. Collect as many tokens as you can by acing the questions! | organelle, nucleus, prokaryote, eukaryote, nucleus, cell wall, mitochondria, ribosome, chloroplast, chlorophyll | In this game, you'll learn about the differences between types of cells. What type of cells are bacteria composed of? What about trees? What about humans? | Based on what you learned in the game, compare and contrast plant and animal cells. Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. What makes plants rigid? | |
60 | Changes in ECO systems over time | science | Nitrogen Cycle | NGSS | LS2.C-1 | Changes in Ecosystems Over Time | Ecosystems are dynamic in nature; their characteristics can vary over time. Disruptions to any physical or biological component of an ecosystem can lead to shifts in all its populations. (MS-LS2-4) | You will go through interactive teaching screens to learn about ecosystems. This is an introductory game that will also walk you through the scientific vocabulary associated with ecosystem changes. Your job is to put each diagram in the correct sequence to activate the tutorial for each topic, as you learn about ecological succession, the carbon and nitrogen cycles, and global warming. | pioneer species, primary succession, secondary succession, phytoplankton, primary consumer, secondary consumer, tertiary consumer, carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, respire, intake, ammonia | How do we define an ecosystem? What is the difference between abiotic and biotic factors of an ecosystem? | What is ecological succession? Name the stages of ecological succession. What are the sources of nitrogen in the nitrogen cycle? What are two of the results of global temperature changes? | |
61 | Chrome Along with Me! | science | Genomics | NGSS | LS3.A-2 | Variation of Inherited Traits | Variations of inherited traits between parent and offspring arise from genetic differences that result from the subset of chromosomes (and therefore genes) inherited. (MS-LS3-2) | Chrome along! In this game, you are a chromosome and need to leap your way through spinning orbs. You will be faced with questions about genetic inheritance patterns through sexual and asexual reproduction. If you fall off an orb, you'll have to test your knowledge to stay in the game. Work through all the levels on the map to learn about genetics and complete the game! | genotype, DNA, phenotype, traits, genes, sexual reproduce, alleles, chromosome, dominant, recessive, eukaryotic, heterozygous, homozygous dominant, homozygous recessive, incomplete dominance, sex-linked, polygenic inheritance, co-dominance, clone, pedigree | What are the three different genotypes that are possible in a dominant/recessive inheritance pattern? Make a list of inherited human traits and a list of acquired human traits. | In this game, you read about how some traits are seen and some are not. Explain why some genes are shown in your phenotype, but not others. How does polygenic inheritance make us unique? Describe why some flowers are red, white, or pink. | |
62 | Chromo Combat | science | Genetic Engineering | NGSS | LS3.B-2 | Gene Mutations | In addition to variations that arise from sexual reproduction, genetic information can be altered because of mutations. Though rare, mutations may result in changes to the structure and function of proteins. Some changes are beneficial, others harmful, and some neutral to the organism. (MS-LS3-1) | In this game, you will learn about mutations as you try to defeat bad mutations from your spacecraft. Before you embark on your journey, you will learn about the different types of mutations. Questions will also appear on the screen to check your understanding of the mutations you learned. When you answer the questions correctly, your ship will be upgraded, and the questions will become more challenging. You must complete all the levels for a surprise at the end. | DNA, mutations, nucleotides, alleles, gene | What molecules make up a protein? In this game, you will learn that panda bears now have thumbs to help them eat bamboo. What is this type of change in a characteristic called? What may occur when an organism has a mutation that actually helps it to survive better than the other organisms of its species? | What are some mutations in plants that have helped them to survive? For example, what characteristic does a cactus have that helps it to survive in its environment? If a mutation is neither helpful nor harmful, will it be passed on to offspring? Why or why not? | |
63 | Circle of Life | science | Animal | NGSS | LS1.B-1 | Growth and Development of Organisms | Reproduction is essential to the continued existence of every kind of organism. Plants and animals have unique and diverse life cycles. | Life on Earth goes in cycles. Experience the life of animals belonging to different classes: birth, growing and developing, avoiding the ones that are stronger than you, reproducing, getting older, and dying. Survive as long as you can and leave your legacy so the cycle can continue. | organism, insect, reptile, herbivore, carnivore, bird, amphibian, fish, predator, prey, egg, pupa, larva, spawn, tadpole, froglet, baby, adolescent, juvenile, adult, reproduction, life cycle, circle of life | What do you know about how animals grow up? Do all animals grow up through the same stages of life? Name some organisms that begin life as eggs. What are some differences between insect and mammal offspring? What is the difference between predator and prey? What does an animal need to grow and survive? | What did you notice about the differences between the different types of animals growing up? Which organisms laid eggs and which gave live birth? For most amphibians and reptiles, what stage comes after they develop in an egg? What is usually the stage when a worm wraps itself in a cocoon? While playing "Circle of Life," what were some of the dangers of several of the animals? How did the carnivore predators differ from the herbivore predators? Which organism had the most complex life cycle? Which organism had the simplest life cycle? | |
64 | Codex - Genetic Muddle | science | Heredity | NGSS | LS3.A-1 | Genes and Traits | Genes are located in the chromosomes of cells, with each chromosome pair containing two variants of each of many distinct genes. Each distinct gene chiefly controls the production of specific proteins, which in turn affects the traits of the individual. Changes (mutations) to genes can result in changes to proteins, which can affect the structures and functions of the organism and thereby change traits. (MS-LS3-1) | In this game, you will read about DNA, chromosomes, and genes. Watch Out! A stampede of animals, ogres, and thistle will mix up the pictures and words on the page. Match them back up to get all the information you need. As you progress through the game, you will see beautiful art, read interesting information, and scramble to rearrange the puzzles. | gene, somatic cell, germ cell, DNA, nitrogenous base, thymine, adenine, guanine, cytosine, chromosome, heredity, mutation | What determines the traits of a living thing? What role do proteins have in cells? What are mutations and how do they affect living things? | What are the differences between somatic mutations, beneficial mutations, neutral mutations, and harmful mutations? How are the nitrogenous bases paired? What are the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction? | |
65 | ConservationVille | science | Conservation, Ecology | NGSS | ESS3.C-1 | Human Impacts on Earth Systems | Human activities in agriculture, industry, and everyday life have had major effects on the land, vegetation, streams, ocean, air, and even outer space; but, individuals and communities are doing things to help protect Earth’s resources and environments. | Help the citizens of ConservationVille develop a more sustainable town! Farm, fish, develop a recycling program, and help research ways to protect the town's resources and environment for years to come. | conserve, natural resource, agriculture, industry, pollution, pollutant, fertile land, crop, harvest, replenish, extinct, reuse, recycle, reduce, emissions, runoff, smokestack scrubber, overfishing, sustainable, unsustainable, rotation, nutrient, water treatment, regulation | What are negative impacts that we have on the environment? How do you think that we can take steps to decrease our impact on the environment? Why is it bad for you to litter? What is a way that you can help Earth stay clean? Do you recycle at home, and if so, what items? Name three examples of natural resources. | How do humans hurt Earth through pollution? In the game, what happened if you left a boat in a square too long? How is this like fishing in areas of an ocean environment? Why did you need to plant different crops in the crop rotation game? What happened if you planted one crop too often? What does this have to do with soil? What are examples of items that can be recycled, composted, and thrown in a waste area like a garbage dump? What is the purpose of smokestack scrubbers? Why can a water treatment plant be helpful for a community? Imagine that you are planning a community: What regulations would you include in your plan to encourage the community to be environmentally friendly? | |
66 | Count Rumford's Lab (A Game about Heat as Energy) | science | Heat | NGSS | PS3.A-1 | Heat as Energy Transfer | The term ÒheatÓ as used in everyday language refers both to thermal energy (the motion of atoms or molecules within a substance) and the transfer of that thermal energy from one object to another. In science, heat is used only for this second meaning; it refers to the energy transferred due to the temperature difference between two objects. (secondary to MS-PS1-4) | In this game, your job is to help Count Rumford defeat the evil snowmen. In the game, you will shoot objects to learn about heat and energy transfer. After you learn different facts about heat and energy transfer, you will have to answer quiz questions. Points will be deducted for each answer you get wrong, but the game will show you the correct answer. | matter, temperature, energy, solid, liquid, gas, joules, kinetic theory, friction, kinetic energy, phase change | What is heat? How does heat affect the way molecules move? What is a Joule? | How does kinetic energy relate to temperature? What is the kinetic theory? | |
67 | Creature Kingdoms | science | Evolution, Natural Selection | NGSS | LS4.B-1 | Natural Selection | Sometimes the differences in characteristics between individuals of the same species provide advantages in surviving, finding mates, and reproducing. | Introduces the ways in which traits influence a species' ability to survive in changing environmental conditions. Select traits from randomly generated options, search for food, build your animal pack, and watch your species change over time! | adaptation, evolution, survival, organism, reproduction, genes, traits, characteristic, environment, natural selection, predator, prey, temperature, offspring, population, climate, extinct, species, function, dominant, behavioral adaptation, camouflage, regulate, body temperature | How are some living things able to survive while others are not? What are defining characteristics of an environment? What kinds of traits do animals develop to adapt to different environments? What will happen to the animals if they don't adapt to their environment? | Did your Darwinnie always have an advantageous trait to choose at the beginning/end of each level? Why not? Did any Darwinnie traits last through different environments? What were they? Give an example of a way that you were able to increase your pack size and survival in the game. How did you decide when to use an adaptation, defend, or flee from a predator in the game? | |
68 | Cycles of Matter | science | Ecosystem | NGSS | LS2.B-1 | Cycles of Matter and Energy Transfer in Ecosystems | Matter cycles between the air and soil and among plants, animals, and microbes as these organisms live and die. Organisms obtain gases, and water, from the environment, and release waste matter (gas, liquid, or solid) back into the environment. | Take an interactive tour of the cycles of matter to learn how energy flows between organisms! | ecosystem, matter, energy, air, soil, plants, animals, bacteria, microbes, living, nonliving, organisms, carbon dioxide, oxygen, photosynthesis, producer, consumer, decomposer, recycle, food web, absorb | In this game, you will see animals and plants at work in an ecosystem: What is an ecosystem? You will also have to put animals into a food web: What is a food web? What does a food web show us? Plants can produce their own food while animals cannot. How do animals obtain food? | What are the parts of an ecosystem? Can you give an example from the game? You saw a mouse in this game eat a sunflower, live, and die: What part of the food chain is the mouse? What part is the sunflower? In this game you saw a mouse die: What happened after the mouse died? Where did the energy come from for the seed? How did the mouse receive energy? Give two examples of a producer, consumer, and decomposer. | |
69 | Defender: Natural Selection | science | Group Selection | NGSS | LS4.B-1 | Natural Selection | Natural selection leads to the predominance of certain traits in a population, and the suppression of others. (MS-LS4-4) | This game will teach you about forms of adaptation and the role they play in natural selection. You will have to defend your territory by placing animals with different adaptations on your land. Your knowledge about adaptations will help you earn extra points! When you place the right animals to defend your territory, you will win the game. | natural selection, trait, adaptation, species, genetic variation, abiotic, genetic mutation, sexual selection, habitat | What is one human adaptation that helps us to survive and reproduce? Give an example of an adaptation that has had negative impacts on a species. | Select one of the defenders that you used in the game and explain its adaptation and how it benefited the organism or other organisms in the game. In the game, the defenders were using their adaptations to protect the seemingly helpless chicks. Give an example in nature where one organism helps another to survive. | |
70 | Defender: The Fossil Record | science | Burgess Shale | NGSS | LS4.A-1 | The Fossil Record | The collection of fossils and their placement in chronological order (e.g., through the location of the sedimentary layers in which they are found or through radioactive dating) is known as the fossil record. It documents the existence, diversity, extinction, and change of many life forms throughout the history of life on Earth. (MS-LS4-1) | 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! | fossils, evolutionary lineage, prokaryotes, sedimentary rock, relative age, absolute age, radioactive isotopes, mineralization, carbonization, trace fossils, casts | What is a fossil? What kinds of information about life on Earth could fossils give us? What kind of scientists study fossils? | Describe ways in which fossils can form. Why is it difficult for scientists to discover a large number of fossils? Why are fossils generally found in only certain areas of the Earth? | |
71 | Descendant Ascent | science | Chromosome | NGSS | LS3.B-1 | Sexual Reproduction and Genetic Variation | In sexually reproducing organisms, each parent contributes half of the genes acquired (at random) by the offspring. Individuals have two of each chromosome and hence two alleles of each gene, one acquired from each parent. These versions may be identical or may differ from each other. (MS-LS3-2) | You will hop to the sky! In this game, your character is a bunny who will help you learn about genetics and reproduction as you ascend a tower. Use your grappling hook to climb from wall to wall like a ninja. Dodge the dangerous spikes on each side or meet an untimely end. Watch out for the laser tripwires, and don't let go of your rope. | allele, gene, dominant, recessive, sexual reproduction, inherit, adaptation, trait, genetic variation, natural selection, asexual reproduction | In sexual reproduction, why do the offspring resemble the parents, but do not appear exactly like them? What are the special cells necessary for sexual reproduction? What is the difference between an inherited trait and an acquired trait? | What are the differences between sexual and asexual reproduction? Why is it an advantage for a species to do sexual reproduction? What are the sex chromosomes inherited by male offspring and female offspring? Which parent, the father or the mother, decides the sex of the offspring? If a heterozygous genotype crosses with a homozygous recessive genotype, what are the possibilities for their offspring? | |
72 | Dizzy Cell | science | Bacteria | NGSS | LS1.A-2a | Parts of the Cell | Within cells, special structures are responsible for particular functions, and the cell membrane forms the boundary that controls what enters and leaves the cell. (MS-LS1-2) | Don't get dizzy! You will practice your jumping skills in this game. Move from cell to cell to answer questions about cell organelles and their function. Each level unlocks a new path and series of questions. Unlock all the sections to review your knowledge of how the cell works and challenge yourself to get the best score. | prokaryotic cell, eukaryotic cell, organelles, organs, vacuole, nucleus, mitochondria, protein synthesis, ribosome, photosynthesis, chloroplast, lysome, DNA, nucleotide, enzymes, smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, cell wall, cytoplasm | What is the role of the nucleus in the cell? What is an organelle? List three organelles and their functions. | How does the cell keep unwanted material from entering? What is the role of the mitochondria? Compare the organelles of a cell to a factory. Give each organelle a job in the factory based on their function. | |
73 | DNAtion | science | Ecosystem | NGSS | LS2.A-1b | Ecosystem Stability | Organisms can survive only in environments in which their particular needs are met. A healthy ecosystem is one in which multiple species of different types are each able to meet their needs in a relatively stable web of life. Newly introduced species can damage the balance of an ecosystem. | DNAtion is an adventure about creating a healthy ecosystem. To do that, you must adapt to the universal rule of life: everything is connected with each other. Populate the continent with animals, and make sure they have everything they need to survive! | consumer, producer, herbivore, carnivore, organism, plant, animal, environment, predator, prey, population, species, flora, fauna, diversify, DNA, extinct, stable, unstable, community | In this game you will need to know the difference between a predator and prey - what are some examples of each? What constitutes a healthy ecosystem? In this game, you will maintain plant and animal populations to balance an ecosystem - what happens if there are too many consumers and not enough producers in the ecosystem? What types of producers, consumers, and decomposers live in your community? | Why did you place the star grass on the continent after putting the ant there? Why did you add more grass to the biome? What was a predator and prey relationship in the game? If you added a rabbit and an ant, and they needed the same food but there wasn't enough for both of them, which one lived? Why do you think that this one lived instead of the other? What was needed in order to build a healthy ecosystem? | |
74 | Dog Breeding Center | science | Breeding | NGSS | LS4.B-2 | Artificial Selection via Selective Breeding | In artificial selection, humans have the capacity to influence certain characteristics of organisms by selective breeding. One can choose desired parental traits determined by genes, which are then passed on to offspring. (MS-LS4-5) | Welcome to the Dog Breeding Center! You are sorely needed in our quest to fulfill our customer's request for dogs with specific traits. Use your extensive knowledge on artificial breeding to breed dogs with the traits that the customer needs. Stay strong because it might take a few generations to achieve the dog you are looking for, but with a little genetic luck you can do it. | artificial selection, inbreeding, traits, genetics | What is selective breeding? How is selective breeding different from natural selection? | In the simulation, if you wanted to have a dog with a better bark what type of dogs did you breed? How was artificial selection demonstrated in the game? | |
75 | Dr. Fossil | science | Fossil | NGSS | ESS1.C-1a | Fossil Record | The geologic time scale interpreted from rock strata provides a way to organize Earth’s history. Analyses of rock strata and the fossil record provide only relative dates, not an absolute scale. (MS-ESS1-4) | In this game, you will help Dr. Fossil collect fossils from each layer of 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. | fossils, sedimentary rock, minerals, trace fossil, fossilization, stratigraphy, Laws of Stratigraphy, superposition, extinction, geologic time period, relative dating, absolute dating, lateral continuity, original horizontality, cross-cutting relationships, index fossil | What are fossils? How do fossils help us learn about Earth's past? How is it possible for remains of ocean organisms to be discovered on land? | Why are fossils most likely to be found in sedimentary rock? Why is the fossil record said to be incomplete? How do fossils serve as evidence of evolution? What evidence did scientists uncover for oxygenation of Earth's atmosphere? | |
76 | Dr. Jones Introducing Food Webs in African Savanna | science | Producer | NGSS | LS2.B-1 | Food Webs in an Ecosystem | Food webs are models that demonstrate how matter and energy is transferred between producers, consumers, and decomposers as the three groups interact within an ecosystem. Transfers of matter into and out of the physical environment occur at every level. Decomposers recycle nutrients from dead plant or animal matter back to the soil in terrestrial environments or to the water in aquatic environments. The atoms that make up the organisms in an ecosystem are cycled repeatedly between the living and nonliving parts of the ecosystem. (MS-LS2-3) | Welcome to the African Savanna! In this game, you will apply your knowledge of ecosystems to build a trophic pyramid for the African Savanna. Choose the producers, consumers, and decomposers you would like. When your pyramid is complete, you'll begin the game and use your organisms to create a food web. After each turn, see the results of the interactions in your ecosystem. | trophic, food web, producer, primary consumer, tertiary consumer, secondary consumer, top consumer, predator, decomposer, prey | What is the relationship between a food chain and a food web? How do food webs allow energy to pass through an ecosystem? What is the source of all energy for any ecosystem? | Why are there more producers than top level consumers in an ecosystem? What visual did Dr. Jones show to demonstrate this concept? This game could be played again and again. What changes would you make to your selections if you were to play a second (or third) time? How did your selections affect the food web you created? How did energy availability affect the game as you chose your species for your food web? | |
77 | Eco-friendly Frenzy | science | Balance of nature | NGSS | LS2.C-2 | Biodiversity and Health of Ecosystems | Biodiversity describes the variety of species found in Earth’s terrestrial and oceanic ecosystems. The completeness or integrity of an ecosystem’s biodiversity is often used as a measure of its health. (MS-LS2-5) | In this game, you are an animal traveling through several ecosystems. In each ecosystem, you will meet the different animals who live there while reading interesting facts about biodiversity. As you collect animals and information, you need to avoid the predatory animals who will take your points preventing you from advancing. Beat all five levels of the game to win. | biodiversity, ecosystem, climate change, sustainable, population, direct drivers, indirect drivers, overexploitation, adaptation, invasive species, fragmentation, deforestation, | What are the biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem? Name human actions that can negatively influence an ecosystem. Name natural phenomenon that can negatively impact an ecosystem. | What is biodiversity and why is it important? What is an ecosystem and what are some things we can do to keep it thriving? What are some things that threaten biodiversity? | |
78 | EcoTown | science | Wind Energy | NGSS | ESS3.C-2 | Increasing and Decreasing Human Impacts on Earth Systems | Typically as human populations and per-capita consumption of natural resources increase, so do the negative impacts on Earth unless the activities and technologies involved are engineered otherwise. (MS-ESS3-3),(MS-ESS3-4) | In this city building game, you will help restore the ecosystem of a town after a series of actions that resulted in damage to the local ecosystem. You will get to restore the river, regenerate the local forest, and transition to renewable energy. Encourage the citizens to make ecofriendly decisions by clicking away unwise moves, such as leaving faucets or lights on. | consumption, contamination, deforestation, natural resources, air pollution, water pollution, wind, coal, power plant, deforestation, habitat loss, climate change | You will restore an ecosystem in this game. What are some ways in which humans have affected the planet? How might they reverse this damage? | Describe the pros and cons of renewable energy. Think about the river example in this game. What are some ways to sustainably use natural water resources? How can we avoid unsustainable use? | |
79 | Energy Blast | science | Kinetic molecular theory | NGSS | PS3.A-5 | Temperature and Total Energy | Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles of matter. The relationship between the temperature and the total energy of a system depends on the types, states, and amounts of matter present. (MS-PS3-3),(MS-PS3-4) | It's time to take a shot at learning about thermal energy! Use your slingshot to hit the flying objects that will cross your screen. Some of the objects that you hit will provide you with facts. You will see other objects that will give you questions to answer that will boost your score. As the levels advance, the objects will move more quickly! Good luck! | temperature, kinetic energy, thermometer, solid, liquid, gas, thermal energy, particles | Describe the difference between potential and kinetic energy. How is kinetic energy related to temperature? How can temperature be measured? | What instrument is used to measure thermal energy? Describe the difference in the movement of particles in matter that is cold and matter that is hot. What happens when particles heat up? | |
80 | Energy Bubble | science | Erosion | NGSS | ESS2.A-1 | Earth Processes: Matter Cycling and Energy Flowing | All Earth processes are the result of energy flowing and matter cycling within and among the planet’s systems. This energy is derived from the sun and Earth’s hot interior. The energy that flows and matter that cycles produce chemical and physical changes in Earth’s materials and living organisms. (MS-ESS2-1) | Oh no! Can you save the monkey? In this game, you will learn about energy. You have to balance your gaming skills with content knowledge skills. To progress, you need to throw balls up in the air to remove the balls blocking the coins. If you hit three colors in a row, you will get the coins you need to free the monkey. Good luck! | geosphere, biosphere, igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary, weathering , erosion, rock cycle, water cycle, run off, condensation, evaporation, precipitation, solar energy, | Where does most of our energy originate from? Where else do we get energy from on Earth? What role does the sun play in the water cycle? | What physical processes are a result of solar energy? Can you describe the rock and water cycle? What type of rock is produced by heat and pressure? What does weathering do to the Earth? | |
81 | Energy Ride | science | Energy | NGSS | PS3.D-1 | Energy Production | The expression “produce energy” typically refers to the conversion of stored energy into a desired form for practical use. | Learn about different types of energy as you drive a car at different levels! Along the way, you will need to collect energy coins and avoid obstacles to maximize your understanding of energy! | energy, chemical energy, mechanical energy, heat energy, kinetic energy, electrical energy, greenhouse gases, convert, turbines, generator, wind turbines, power | In this game you will learn about different types of energy. What kind of energy do you think that a fire produces? What is a type of energy that we use every day? How can different forms of energy help us in our daily lives? What is an example of mechanical energy? What is an example of heat energy? What is an example of kinetic energy? | Can energy be created? How do wind turbines help product energy? How were the wind turbines shown in the game important for the environment? How was energy converted from coal to electricity? Be sure to include the types of energy that coal was converted to along the way. Which type of energy releases the most greenhouse gases into the atmosphere? Which type of energy does not release any greenhouse gases into the atmosphere? What happens if humans continuously use coal in excessive amounts? Besides batteries, what are some other sources of chemical energy? | |
82 | Escape!: Adaptation | science | Natural Selection | NGSS | LS4.C-1 | Adaptation | Adaptation by natural selection acting over generations is one important process by which species change over time in response to changes in environmental conditions. Traits that support successful survival and reproduction in the new environment become more common; those that do not become less common. Thus, the distribution of traits in a population changes. (MS-LS4-6) | Help your turtle escape! Your turtle is trying to get safely from one burrow to another. You will learn facts about natural selection and adaptation. Wildflowers and water will help you make it through the game! Intense sun, coyotes and ATV's take away your health but make your turtle more experienced. Once you land on the burrow, answer one final question to win the level. | natural selection, adaptation, structural adaptation, behavioral adaptation, functional adaptation, mutation, genetic variation | Name an organism that you love and list several adaptations it has developed to help it survive in its environment. Humans benefit from having relationships with animals. What are some dog adaptations that have also benefited dog owners? Think of dogs that are trained for specific tasks. | The game discussed three types of adaptations. Name each type of adaptation and give one example for each. Create a new organism that is adapted to live in your bedroom. Create at least three adaptations this organism has developed allowing it to live in the unique environment. Be sure to make one a structural adaptation, one a behavioral adaptation and one a functional adaptation. | |
83 | Escape!: Seafloor Spreading and Subduction | science | Plate Tectonics | NGSS | ESS1.C-2 | Seafloor Spreading and Subduction | Tectonic processes continually generate new ocean sea floor at ridges and destroy old sea floor at trenches. (HS.ESS1.C GBE),(secondary to MS-ESS2-3) | A seal needs your help to safely cross the ocean and swim from one tall rock to another. There are obstacles along the way, like whales, polar bears, and harpoons, but you can collect fish and sunlight to protect yourself. Answer questions about seafloor spreading and subduction correctly to continue. Conquer all four levels and you've won the game! | mid-ocean ridge, subduction, tectonics, deep ocean trench, ocean crust, volcanic rock, volcano, sediment | In this game, you will learn about seafloor spreading and subduction. Why do Earth's continents move? What is it called when one tectonic plate slides under another tectonic plate? How are ocean trenches formed? | Why is the ocean floor older at a trench and younger at a ridge? Why do Earthquakes usually occur along tectonic plate boundaries? What type of landform would you expect to find where two tectonic plates are spreading apart? | |
84 | Eureka - Resounding Wave | science | Sound | NGSS | PS4.A-2 | Sound Waves | A sound wave needs a medium through which it is transmitted. (MS-PS4-2) | You will start this game by looking for hidden objects in a picture. As each object is found, you will read information about sound waves and play a mini-game. The mini-games include matching and multiple choice questions. If you are successful in the mini-games, you will earn puzzle pieces that you will use at the end of the game to complete a picture. | soundwaves, mechanical waves , medium, longitudinal waves, matter waves, frequency | How do you know when an ambulance is coming? Why can you hear it before you see it? Can sound travel under water? Give an example. Why won't sound waves travel in a vacuum? | Does sound travel at different speeds through different types of materials? Why? What material does sound travel through the fastest? Slowest? | |
85 | Flash Card Time: Human Body System | science | Circulatory System | NGSS | LS1.A-3 | Multicellular Organisms and their Subsystems | In multicellular organisms, the body is a system of multiple interacting subsystems. These subsystems are groups of cells that work together to form tissues and organs that are specialized for particular body functions. (MS-LS1-3) | In this game, you will learn about our body systems and how they work together. The game starts out with a short tutorial on the human body. You will then have the chance to match functions to organs or organ systems by dragging cards where they need to go. You will gain more points for accuracy! | muscular system, cardiovascular system, circulatory system, nervous system, skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, cardiac muscles, reproductive system, excretory system, digestive system, metabolic waste, neurons, respiratory system | An Olympian needs to make sure that all of their body systems are working and ready in order to compete. List three body systems that will help an Olympian win a gold medal in Track and Field. What are some things you already know about systems of the body? Fill in the blanks: Many cells create ____. Many tissues make _____. Many organs make _____. | List two body systems that work together. How do they work together? What is blood pressure, and what is its importance to the circulatory and respiratory systems? Why is exercising good for our health? | |
86 | Food Webs: Adventure of the Energy | science | Decomposer | NGSS | LS2.B-1 | Food Webs in an Ecosystem | Food webs are models that demonstrate how matter and energy is transferred between producers, consumers, and decomposers as the three groups interact within an ecosystem. Transfers of matter into and out of the physical environment occur at every level. Decomposers recycle nutrients from dead plant or animal matter back to the soil in terrestrial environments or to the water in aquatic environments. The atoms that make up the organisms in an ecosystem are cycled repeatedly between the living and nonliving parts of the ecosystem. (MS-LS2-3) | A fairy named Elva is going to help you learn about ecosystems and the role each organism has in an ecosystem. You will start with the sun and explore the roles of producers, primary and secondary consumers, and decomposers. You will follow energy as it moves between each organism. You'll enjoy witnessing how energy continuously moves. | photosynthesis, producer, autotroph, heterotroph, consumer, herbivore, carnivore, primary consumer, decomposers, primary consumer, secondary consumer, tertiary consumer | What is the relationship between producers and photosynthesis? What is the main difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs? What are some examples of decomposers? | How would the environment be impacted without decomposers? What is the relationship between autotrophs and herbivores? What is the relationship between consumers and photosynthesis? | |
87 | Forecasting Weather with Gali | science | Meteorology, Weather | NGSS | ESS2.D-1 | Weather Patterns | Scientists record patterns of the weather across different times and areas so that they can make predictions about what kind of weather might happen next. | In this new adventure, Gali takes you to several cities in the United States to help meteorologists predict the weather. | weather, temperature, precipitation, measurement, meteorology, meteorologist, forecast, rain gauge, thermometer, anemometer, wind speed, rain, snow, prediction | In the next game, you will predict upcoming weather like a meteorologist! How do you think meteorologists make predictions about the weather? What measurements can we take to help us understand weather (think of rain, snow, wind, and temperature)? How might weather patterns help meteorologists? What kind of weather occurs where you live? | Which measurement instruments did you come across in the game and what are their functions? Which tool was the most difficult to fix and why? You learned how meteorologists forecast weather - how do they do it? How did information and patterns of data from the previous years help you to make predictions about the upcoming weather? | |
88 | Fossil Hunt | science | Fossil, Paleontology | NGSS | ESS1.C-1b | Geologic Time | The geologic time scale interpreted from rock strata provides a way to organize Earth’s history. Analyses of rock strata and the fossil record provide only relative dates, not an absolute scale. (MS-ESS1-4) | 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? | flora, fauna, radiometric dating, Pleistocene, megafauna, glacial tundra, cryophilic plants, taiga biome, stratum, Cretaceous, coniferous plants, Jurassic, gymnosperms, herbaceous plants, Triassic, labyrinthodonts, cryptogams, Bivalvia class, Devonian, myriapoda, arachnids, vascular plants, Nautiloid subclass, Ordovician, invertebrates, trilobites, agnathas | What is a fossil? What do fossils teach us about the plants and animals on Earth today? What conclusion can you draw about a fossil that exists in the second strata of earth and a fossil that exists in the fourth strata of earth? | What were the characteristics of the various eras that were described in the game? When you found a fossil, what clues were given that helped you place the fossil in the correct time frame? During which eras did dinosaurs roam the land? How many years did the dinosaurs remain on Earth? | |
89 | Galactic Monkey | science | Galaxy | NGSS | ESS1.A-2 | The Milky Way Galaxy and other Galaxies | Earth and its solar system are part of the Milky Way galaxy, which is one of many galaxies in the universe. (MS-ESS1-2) | 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. | galaxy, gravity, spiral galaxy, constellation, spiral galaxy, elliptical galaxy, irregular galaxy, light year | How big do you think our galaxy is? What do you think makes up a galaxy? | What holds the galaxy together? What are we actually seeing when we look at stars very far away? What object with extreme gravity is at the center of most galaxies? | |
90 | Galaxy Volleyball | science | Milky Way | NGSS | ESS1.A-2 | The Milky Way Galaxy and other Galaxies | Earth and its solar system are part of the Milky Way galaxy, which is one of many galaxies in the universe. (MS-ESS1-2) | 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. | solar system, galaxy, Milky Way, light-year, stars, gravity | What is the difference between our solar system and the Milky Way galaxy? Where is the Earth in relation to our galaxy? What is at the center of the milky way galaxy? | What is the force that is pulling objects in the solar system? How are all of the parts of the Milky Way galaxy held together? What does the Milky Way galaxy consist of? | |
91 | Game of Light | science | Light | NGSS | PS4.B-1 | Reflection, Absorption, and Transmission of Light | When light shines on an object, it is reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through the object, depending on the object’s material and the frequency (color) of the light. (MS-PS4-2) | It's the game of light! Step right up and line up your reflectors and refractors and get the light to the appropriate color receivers. Open up gates to help get to some of the receivers and be prepared for the level that goes invisible. Make sure you track the light you are sending to the receivers too. So much to manage with so little time! | electromagnetic waves, wavelength, frequency, speed, reflection, refraction, transparent, translucent | What are electromagnetic waves? What is wavelength, frequency, speed in regards to electromagnetic waves? What is refraction and how is it different from reflection? | What do wavelength and frequency have to do with the color of light? Give an example of things that are translucent and transparent. | |
92 | Genbots | science | DNA | NGSS | LS3.A-1 | Genes and Traits | Genes are located in the chromosomes of cells, with each chromosome pair containing two variants of each of many distinct genes. Each distinct gene chiefly controls the production of specific proteins, which in turn affects the traits of the individual. Changes (mutations) to genes can result in changes to proteins, which can affect the structures and functions of the organism and thereby change traits. (MS-LS3-1) | Genbot to the rescue! Is it "human" or "robot"? It might be a bit of both. Use Genbot to move around the map and collect all of the data orbs. These data orbs have crucial data packets in them that will help you better understand genes, chromosomes and how DNA functions. Good luck Genbot! You will need it. | DNA, chromosomes, sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction, double helix, histones, alleles, adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine, mutations, natural selection | How are traits passed down? Where is DNA located? What is the shape of DNA? | How many chromosomes do humans have? How are traits passed down from one generation to the next? How are certain traits successful and others not? Give an example where one trait would be successful over another trait. | |
93 | Genetic Escape | science | Gene Mapping | NGSS | LS3.A-1 | Genes and Traits | Genes are located in the chromosomes of cells, with each chromosome pair containing two variants of each of many distinct genes. Each distinct gene chiefly controls the production of specific proteins, which in turn affects the traits of the individual. Changes (mutations) to genes can result in changes to proteins, which can affect the structures and functions of the organism and thereby change traits. (MS-LS3-1) | Help your character escape! In this game, you are a chromosome 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 DNA replication, heredity, and mutations along the way. | chromosome, base pair, DNA, nucleus, histone proteins, nucleosomes, mutation, nucleotides, genetic variants, nitrogenous base pairs, camouflage, predator, somatic mutations, | In this game, you will learn about genetic mutations. What molecule contains the genetic material in living things? In asexual reproduction, how many parents pass DNA to their offspring? In sexual reproduction, how many parents pass DNA to their offspring? | Describe the relationship between chromosomes, genes, and proteins. What is a mutation? What effect does it have on the organism? | |
94 | Genetic Zoo Nursery | science | Mendel, Gregor Johann | NGSS | LS3.A-1 | Genes and Traits | Genes are located in the chromosomes of cells, with each chromosome pair containing two variants of each of many distinct genes. Each distinct gene chiefly controls the production of specific proteins, which in turn affects the traits of the individual. Changes (mutations) to genes can result in changes to proteins, which can affect the structures and functions of the organism and thereby change traits. (MS-LS3-1) | In this game, you will learn about genetics. A zookeeper has mixed up children and parents in the zoo. It's your job to use genetic information to place children with the correct parents. Many traits are inherited, so you will use clues to match parents with children. Study each genetic report carefully to make sure you can get these children back to their parents. Good luck! | genes, traits, inherited, phenotype, chromosomes, dominant, recessive, intermediate inheritance, genotype, mutation | What do you think of when you hear the word genes? In the game you will see baby animals of the same species, but they have different colors and features than each other. How does that happen? What kind of features do flowers have that can be different between the same kind of flower, like roses or carnations for instance? | What does it mean when a gene has a pattern of incomplete dominance? How can totally new traits manifest in a population? What recessive traits can be found in humans? | |
95 | Gravity and the birth of our solar system | science | Solar System | NGSS | ESS1.B-3 | Gravity and the Birth of our Solar System | The solar system appears to have formed from a disk of dust and gas, drawn together by gravity. (MS-ESS1-2) | In this game, you will go on a time-travel journey from the formation of our solar system all the way into the distant future, up until the death of our sun. You will learn how the solar system began to form, how the sun and the planets formed, and how the sun will eventually die. Along the way, you will play mini-games to simulate different stages of the process. | solar system, planets, inner planet, gas giants, asteroids, comets, sun, hydrogen, helium | In this game, you will time-travel forward and backward through the formation of our solar system and beyond. Name some features that all of the planets in our solar system share. How do you think the solar system formed? What do you think will happen to our sun at the end of its life cycle? | In this game, you traveled through the entire process of solar system formation. Why do all the planets and other objects in our solar system rotate and orbit in a similar fashion? Why are the outer planets so much bigger than the inner planets? Where did comets form in the solar system? What may have triggered the initial collapse of the nebula that became our solar system? | |
96 | Green Planet Adventure | science | Greenhouse Effect | NGSS | ESS3.D-1b | Greenhouse Effect | Human activities, such as the release of greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels, are major factors in the current rise in Earth’s mean surface temperature (global warming). Reducing the level of climate change and reducing human vulnerability to whatever climate changes do occur depend on the understanding of climate science, engineering capabilities, and other kinds of knowledge, such as understanding of human behavior and on applying that knowledge wisely in decisions and activities. (MS-ESS3-5) | Fight global warming! In this adventure game, you will explore the forest and learn about the greenhouse effect. Answer questions and solve puzzles as you search for computers that will help you learn. Bring the data back from all twelve computers to the professor quickly to win. Be careful, some of the jumps are tricky! You can play again for a higher score! | recycling, waste collection, deforestation, global warming, greenhouse effect, water and air pollution, natural resources, renewable energy, nonrenewable energy | In this game you will learn about the greenhouse effect. What is global warming and why is it a problem? Name one effect that the climate getting warmer could have on your life. What is another name for infrared radiation? | In this game, you learned about the greenhouse effect. Briefly describe the greenhouse effect in your own words. Name one human activity that exacerbates the global greenhouse effect. Name one example of a renewable resource that could be used as an alternative source of energy. | |
97 | Hazard Watch | science | Meteorology, Seismology, Flood | NGSS | ESS3.B-1 | Natural Hazards | Mapping the history of natural hazards in a region, combined with an understanding of related geologic forces can help forecast the locations and likelihoods of future events. (MS-ESS3-2) | 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. | seismometer, geodimeter, spectrometer, earthquake, cyclonic storm, mass wasting, tsunami, drought, flood, tornado, volcano | What are some natural hazards that affect humans? Why do meteorologists use probability forecasting? What are some measurements that scientists can use to help warn others of natural hazards? | From the game, what were some indicators of a flood or cyclonic storm warning? How did you choose between a moderate and a strong warning? Identify some of the struggles that scientist must face determining the "strength" of the warning. | |
98 | Hidden Light | science | Refraction | NGSS | PS4.B-2 | Transmission and Refraction of Light | The path that light travels can be traced as straight lines, except at surfaces between different transparent materials (e.g., air and water, air and glass) where the light path bends. (MS-PS4-2) | This game begins with a tutorial on how glasses help human eyes to see better. That's a good thing, because you'll need excellent vision to spot items in the science lab! Find as many as you can, as quickly as you can, in order to earn as many points as possible. Don't worry if you miss some items, though. You'll be able to answer a question to gain more time. | electromagnetic spectrum, electromagnetic waves, reflect, refract, diffraction, reflection, interference, absorption | How are light waves different than mechanical waves? How does light's color impact its properties? What is meant by black and UV light? | Why does light slow down as it travels from space, into the Earth's atmosphere? Give an example of light traveling through a solid, liquid and a gas. Describe the relationship between light waves and a vacuum. What can happen when light travels from one media to another? | |
99 | Human Survival | science | Farm and Farming | NGSS | ESS3.C-1 | Human Impacts on Earth Systems | Human activities have significantly altered the biosphere, sometimes damaging or destroying natural habitats and causing the extinction of other species. But changes to Earth’s environments can have different impacts (negative and positive) for different living things. (MS-ESS3-3) | Would it help to have organic farms or crop farms? How do coal plants affect communities? In this game, you will answer these questions and learn about different types of resources, their benefits, and their consequences. You only need to plan your land to sustain a population of two hundred people, but be careful not to let your population grow too much or you will lose. | hydroponic, carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases, solar energy, resources, photovoltaic power | Are there any ways you try to help the environment in your life? What are some different ways we get power and electricity? What are some environmentally friendly ways of making food? | Discuss your strategy in growing your population. What energy sources and food sources did you use? Why did you use them? In your opinion, what was the best food source? Why? | |
100 | Instant Reaction | science | Respiration | NGSS | PS3.D-2 | Chemical Reactions in Cellular Respiration | Cellular respiration in plants and animals involve chemical reactions with oxygen that release stored energy. In these processes, complex molecules containing carbon react with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and other materials. (secondary to MS-LS1-7) | Take yourself inside a cell where you will battle with invaders. Before your battle, you will learn about the processes that provide cells with energy. You will pilot a ship as you dodge and shoot enemies. Look out for power ups! Remember what you learned because your knowledge of cellular respiration will be your ally. | cellular respiration, energy, chemical equation, exothermic, endothermic, carbohydrates, ATP | In this game, you will learn about cellular respiration. Why do cells in living things need energy? How do you think they get it? How do animals get energy they need? How do plants get energy they need? What is the difference between an exothermic and endothermic reaction? | Name one product of cellular respiration in animal cells. During cellular respiration, what molecule is broken down into water and carbon dioxide? What is ATP and why is it important for cells? What does it mean that photosynthesis and cellular respiration are complementary" processes?" |