Electric and Magnetic Forces Science Games for Elementary

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In this series of games, your students will learn that electric and magnetic forces between a pair of objects do not require that the objects be in contact. Electric and Magnetic Forces learning objective — based on NGSS and state standards — delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research.

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Concepts Covered

A force is a push or a pull on an object. A force has both a strength and a direction. Motion is the change in the position of an object. A contact force is a force that occurs when objects are in direct contact with each other. A non-contact force is a force that can act on an object over a distance. Examples of non-contact forces are gravity, electric force, and magnetic force.

The electric force is a non-contact force between electrically charged objects. An electrically charged object has either a net positive charge or a net negative charge. Objects with the same electric charge will repel each other. Objects with opposite electric charges will attract each other. The strength of the electric force depends on the strength of the electric charge on the objects. The longer the distance between two electrically charged objects, the weaker the electric force. Static electricity is an imbalance of charges in a material.

Magnetic force is a non-contact force between magnetic objects. A magnetic object has both a north pole and a south pole. Similar magnetic poles will repel each other. Opposite magnetic poles will attract each other. The longer the distance between two magnetic objects, the weaker the magnetic force.

Electrical current transmits energy through moving electric charges. In an electromagnet, the current flowing through a wire produces a temporary magnet.

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Influence of the Oceans Estimated Duration: 5 minutes Why is water colder the deeper you go? In this game, you will learn about convection and conduction with regards to the ocean. You will learn about how the ocean affects temperature and weather. You will observe simulated explanations of thermal energy and the oceans. Make sure you pay close attention. You will be asked questions at the end from the information you learn.
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Influence of Oceans on Weather and Climate Estimated Duration: 4 minutes The ocean exerts a major influence on weather and climate by absorbing energy from the sun, releasing it over time, and globally redistributing it through ocean currents.
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Galaxy Escape Estimated Duration: 20 minutes 10 Bright Monsters have been captured in space and they need your help to cross the galaxy jumping between platforms, finding them, and releasing them by correctly answering each question. Each monster that you release and unlock will be available to play with in the next level, in the search for the next monster. In your journey, you’ll be able to find power-ups, like ‘Double points’ and ‘Slow down’, which can be activated by finding gems, and their duration can be extended by correctly answering a question. Unlock and release the 10 different monsters and a spaceship along 10 different levels, while you make the most possible points.
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Robot Chef Estimated Duration: 18 minutes Congratulations, you are creating the first all-robot restaurant in the city! As you serve more customers, you will be able to build more robots to assist in delivering tasty treats. Attend Night School and answer questions to earn advanced robot chefs!
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