Games for use in a secondary science classroom:
1) Extreme Geology Challenge
This game deals with different climates and associated geological features. Not only is there an opportunity for students to have fun, but the game also includes general information on all of the different locations and geological formations. The game also includes a trivia question at the end which would make for convenient lesson plan correlation. There are five landscapes, each with a different game so each student can choose a different location for play for each lesson of the unit.
I would use this game during a day with extra free time at the end of the week to reiterate concepts and review before a quiz.
2) Earth in Balance
This game is excellent; it is based on interactive quiz questions that lead to videos and helpful explanations when answered correctly. Each time the game is played, different questions are used but are all centered on the same topics. Earth's elements and geological events, features, and weather are discussed. The game is very informative but makes learning more interesting than reading out of a book or listening to a lecture. The questions are very relevant to environmental science and issues that students today must be considering for the future health of our planet.
I would utilize this game as a review for an exam by providing a link for students to access at home as well as allowing adequate time in class.
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