The Roles of Water in Earths Surface Processes Science Games

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In this series of games, your students will learn about where water can be found on Earth, and about the effects water has on our planet. The Roles of Water in Earths Surface Processes 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 hydrosphere includes Earth’s water in liquid, ice, and gas form, including the water in the atmosphere, oceans, rivers, lakes, glaciers, soils, and groundwater. Water vapor is a gaseous form of water found in the atmosphere in fog or clouds. Water can fall from clouds in the atmosphere as precipitation, such as rain or snow. Water on the Earth’s surface can be found in the form of ice, snow, and running water.

Groundwater is water that flows beneath the Earth’s surface through soil and rocks. Surface runoff is water that moves downhill across the Earth’s surface towards the ocean due to the force of gravity. The flow of water downhill causes weathering and erosion that can shape landforms on Earth. Weathering is the process by which rocks, soil, and sediments are broken down into smaller particles. Erosion is the process by which rock, soil, and/or sediments are transported from one location to another.

97% of Earth’s water is salt water located in the ocean. Ocean water is a mix of gases and solids, such as salts. The ocean floor has different features such as the continental shelf, continental slope, and continental rise. Most of Earth’s freshwater is located in glaciers, polar ice caps, or groundwater. Only a small fraction of Earth’s freshwater is located in Earth’s streams, lakes, wetlands, and the atmosphere.

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Molecule Maker Estimated Duration: 25 minutes Play as an alien from a distant universe on a mission to discover the secrets of matter and its building structures on planet Earth. Learn about molecules and compounds, while also being able to relate these to notions in everyday life.

Molecule Shapes - Model Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Explore electron geometry and molecular geometry by building 3D models of molecules. Add lone pairs or single, double, or triple bonded atoms to a central atom, and observe how the shape and bond angles change. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Molecule Shapes - Real Molecules Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Investigate the electron and molecular geometry of real molecules. Compare the shape and bond angles to the values predicted using VSEPR theory. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Molecule Shapes: Basics - Model Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Build 3D models of molecules by adding single, double, or triple bonded atoms to a central atom. See the bond angles, and explore the molecular geometry. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Molecule Shapes: Basics - Real Molecules Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Explore the molecular geometry and bond angles of a selected list of real molecules. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Build a Molecule - Single Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Starting from atoms, see how many molecules you can build. Collect your molecules and view them in 3D!

Build a Molecule - Multiple Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Starting from atoms, see how many molecules you can build. Collect your molecules and view them in 3D!

Build a Molecule - Playground Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Build your own molecule, and challenge yourself to build the biggest molecule you can. Find patterns in names of similar compounds, and compare their structures.

Matter Printer Estimated Duration: 15 minutes You are a new scientist on a spaceship, and with the help of your A.I. assistant, you will print matter to help a colony that is building on the planet below.

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.

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.

Molecules and Compounds Estimated Duration: 5 minutes This video explains how all matter, from the air we breathe to the water we drink, is composed of atoms, the fundamental building blocks of the universe. Atoms, the smallest particles, combine to form molecules and compounds, creating the diverse substances we see. Elements, represented on the periodic table, are pure forms of matter that bond in countless ways. Molecules form when two or more atoms bond together, while compounds consist of atoms from different elements. This video explores the basics of atoms, molecules, and compounds, highlighting their impact on our universe and the limitless possibilities of chemical interactions. Understanding these basics helps us appreciate the complexity and beauty of the material world.

The Roles of Water in Earths Surface Processes Science Games

Concepts Covered

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