Human Impacts on Earth Systems Science Games

5 games

In this series of games, your students will learn how different types of human activity affect the Earth’s ecosystems. The Human Impacts on Earth Systems learning objective — based on NGSS and state standards — delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research.

Scroll down for a preview of this learning objective’s games and the concepts they drive home.

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Living things have traits that allow them to survive in their specific ecosystems. When their environment changes, they may be unable to adapt to the new conditions, forcing them to leave or die.

Environmental changes are often caused by human activity. Many ocean, river, lake, forest, desert, and underground ecosystems have transformed because of agriculture, mining, drilling, water extraction, deforestation, development, hunting, fishing, damming, recreation, and other industries.

Activities like these can have massive impacts, such as habitat destruction, erosion, soil loss, climate change, and pollution of the air, water, and land. This can cause species to migrate or become extinct, disrupting food chains and competition for resources, throwing off the balance of the ecosystem.

A preview of each game in the learning objective is found below.

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Eco Guardian Estimated Duration: 22 minutes In this game, you’ll step into the role of an eco-guardian on a mission to protect and restore different natural environments. Through fun and engaging mini-games, you’ll tackle unique environmental challenges, from cleaning up trash on the beach to restoring balance in a forest ecosystem. Collect eco-points to unlock tools and wildlife that help revive these habitats, and learn how small actions can make a big difference for our planet!

Fix the Future Estimated Duration: 15 minutes Go to a tropical island and learn how human activities change the environment.

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.

Human Impacts on Earth Estimated Duration: 4 minutes Humans significantly impact the biosphere, altering ecosystems through activities like farming, fishing, and construction. While these actions can damage habitats and cause pollution, leading to issues like soil erosion and loss of biodiversity, they can also create new niches for certain species. Positive actions such as conservation efforts and adopting sustainable practices can help protect and restore ecosystems, promoting biodiversity. By understanding our impact and making conscious choices, we can work together to ensure a healthier planet for future generations.

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!

Human Impacts on Earth Systems Science Games

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