Patterns of Motion Science Games

8 games

In this series of games, your students will learn that the patterns of an object’s motion in various situations can be observed and measured; when that past motion exhibits a regular pattern, future motion can be predicted from it. Patterns of Motion 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

The motion of objects in some situations demonstrates regular patterns. Patterns of motion can be observed and measured. When the past motion of an object demonstrates a regular pattern, future motion can be predicted from it.

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. Gravity is a force that pulls all objects on Earth down towards Earth’s surface.

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Motion In Action Estimated Duration: 20 minutes A simple 2D style learning game where a cute imaginative character “Melon” explains patterns of motion and motion predictions through animations and game plays.

Basketball Master Estimated Duration: 12 minutes Shoot a basketball through the hoop and answer some questions along the way! The game does not have any instructional content, it simply has review questions spread throughout.

Projectile Motion - Intro Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Blast a car out of a cannon, and challenge yourself to hit a target! Learn about projectile motion by firing various objects. Set cannon angle, height, and initial speed. Take measurements or display velocity and acceleration vectors. Turn on air resistance and observe what happens to the projectile's path. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Projectile Motion - Vectors Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Shoot a cannon and see how the velocity, acceleration, and force vectors change throughout the flight. Adjust the cannonball's diameter and mass, and control the cannon's height, angle, and initial speed. Design your own experiments and collect data. Turn on air resistance, and discover how the drag force relates to the motion of the projectile. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Projectile Motion - Drag Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Take a deeper look at the effects of air resistance when firing a projectile from a cannon. Determine which factors influence the drag force. Adjust the drag coefficient and see the projectile change shape. Control the mass and diameter of the projectile, and set the altitude. Watch the velocity and drag force in real time! Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Projectile Motion - Lab Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Blast everyday objects out of a cannon! Change the mass and diameter of the objects, and experiment with a toy car or record-setting pumpkin. Explore projectile motion on another planet by changing the acceleration due to gravity. Use the tracer tool to measure the time, range, and height along the projectile's path. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Patterns of Motion with Newti Estimated Duration: 12 minutes Greetings, fellow space explorers! Join me on a cosmic adventure as we discover the mysteries of movement patterns in the universe. The game will be divided into 3 parts: the introductory planet, the candy kingdom planet, and the basketball planet. Each planet will have several mini challenges. Each mini challenge will have a unique gameplay mechanic linked directly to a main Learning Objective concept about movement patterns.

Patterns of Motion Estimated Duration: 5 minutes The patterns of an object’s motion in various situations can be observed and measured; when that past motion exhibits a regular pattern, future motion can be predicted from it.

Magical Forest Deluxe Estimated Duration: 15 minutes Find yourself in a magical forest full of treasures and adventures. Collect coins and berries, answer questions, earn points! Good luck!

Patterns of Motion Science Games

Concepts Covered

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