Learning Domain: Earth's Systems
Standard: Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth's materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.
Degree of Alignment:
Not Rated
(0 users)
Science Domain: Earth and Space Sciences
Topic: Earth's Systems
Standard: Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth's materials and the flow of energy that drives this process. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on the processes of melting, crystallization, weathering, deformation, and sedimentation, which act together to form minerals and rocks through the cycling of Earth’s materials.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include the identification and naming of minerals.]
Degree of Alignment:
2.7 Superior
(3 users)
Science Domain: Earth and Space Sciences
Topic: Earth's Systems
Standard: Develop a quantitative model to describe the cycling of carbon among the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on modeling biogeochemical cycles that include the cycling of carbon through the ocean, atmosphere, soil, and biosphere (including humans), providing the foundation for living organisms.]
Degree of Alignment:
2 Strong
(2 users)
on Jul 02, 05:20pm Evaluation
Quality of Assessments: Not Applicable (N/A)
No assessment materials provided.
on Jul 02, 05:20pm Evaluation
Quality of Technological Interactivity: Superior (3)
Fun way to interact. I had no technical issues.
on Jul 02, 05:20pm Evaluation
Quality of Instructional and Practice Exercises: Limited (1)
Students may play alone or on a team or against each other. Team play may involve discussions of how to move the carbon. However, the game may be played with no true understanding of the carbon cycle and played with random moves. So, no high level of critical thinking may be involved.
on Nov 26, 11:53am Evaluation
Utility of Materials Designed to Support Teaching: Strong (2)
The game was not only interactive, but it also contained an interactive tutorial which captured my attention. The tutorial made learning interesting and easy to understand; helping me to grasp the concept of the carbon cycle and the flow of energy that makes this process happen. The only downside to this game is that the graphics are not eye catching, some elements are too simple which make the game seem somewhat underdeveloped.
on Nov 26, 11:53am Evaluation
Quality of Assessments: Not Applicable (N/A)
The game is not deigned to have an assessment component, It is a single-player or multiplayer game in which you are competing against the computer. It consists of 10 rounds in which your goal is to outscore the computer by placing carbon atoms in the appropriate place on the board.
on Nov 26, 11:53am Evaluation
Quality of Technological Interactivity: Strong (2)
The game is an exceptional resource as its interaction facilitates learning by allowing the user to make choices and learn in the process. As with many interactive objects, it does not function flawlessly. The game timed out on a couple of occasions which made me question its reliability.
on Nov 26, 11:53am Evaluation
Opportunities for Deeper Learning: Limited (1)
The game gives players the opportunity to analyze and process information, however; it does not center on solving complex problems. For this reason, I feel as though there are not opportunities for deeper learning.