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Title: Modeling
in Chemistry: The Development of Atomic Theory
Author: Stephen Roman
Description: This interactive quiz format
allows a student to navigate the gaming environment and prevent
the evil “Dr. Atomic” from forever scrambling time
and destroying the underlying atomic structure of everything
in the world. Successful navigation of the game requires knowledge
of key figures in the historical development of atomic theory
(Democritus, Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr, Schrodinger).
Contributions of the individuals as well as proper ordering
of the sequence of atomic theory development are emphasized
within the “time travel” aspect of the game. Successful
navigation of the game also requires the application of fundamental
concepts serving as the underlying foundation of current atomic
theory (atomic number, mass number, atomic mass, chemical symbols,
isotopes). Facility with the “language” of atomic
theory – essential in the study of the Physical Sciences – is
the key to defeating evil “Dr. Atomic” in his quest
to destroy the fundamental structure and stability of matter.
SCOS Goals: the Eighth
Grade science curriculum relates specifically to chemistry:
the learner will conduct investigations and utilize technology
and information systems to build an understanding of chemistry
(Competency Goal 4). Using the Periodic Table as the fundamental
concept of modeling in chemistry, middle school students
are expected to “explain how the periodic table is
a model for classifying elements [and] identifying the properties
of elements” (Objective 4.03).
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Title: Aqua
Vice
Author: Carrie Jones
Description: Professor Socket and Prosecuter
Nubs have been tipped that illegal dumping has occurred
in the NC water supply! Use your knowledge of water quality
to determine which streams and ponds have been contaminated
and determine the source. Use GIS to map your world and
help
solve the problem!
SCOS Goals: Grade
8: 1.04, 1.05, 1.06, 1.07, 1.09, 3.05, 3.06, 3.07, 3.08
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Title: Protein
Builders
Author: Laura Ruble
Description: In this interactive game experience,
students will use their knowledge of cellular organelles
and protein synthesis to build a protein using the cell’s
DNA instructions. Students will navigate the abstract cell
environment while dodging cytoplasmic obstacles and answering
cell questions, all in search of protection against a viral
attack!
SCOS Goals: Grade
8: 2.02, 3.01
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Title: Stranded
Author: Martin Bryant
Description: My game is for use in a middle school exploring
technology class. It centers around the concept of being
lost on an island. The only way to be rescued is to answer
the questions correctly. The questions give clues to decipher
the phone number to call for help! There are ten questions
to go with the ten digits of the phone number. The first
letter in each correct answer gives you a number. Use the
keypad to decipher… just like texting. The scene is
an island in the middle of nowhere and can be used with a
variety of lessons by changing the questions and there locations.
Many forms of technology are scattered around the island
which can lead to discussions, follow-up exercises, and questions.
Good Luck
SCOS Goals: 5.01,6.01,7.01,8.01
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Title: Keep Your Cool and Resolve Your
Conflicts
Author: Reagan Courliss
Description: In this game, players will attend classes on
a virtual campus. As they interact with friends and classmates,
they will learn strategies to manage anger and resolve conflicts.
They will take a quiz in each class to test their knowledge
of these new strategies and earn “grades” along
the way.
SCOS Middle School Guidance
Objectives:
7.04, 7.06, 7.14, 7.15, 8.03, 8.05
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Title: Survival of the Fittest
Author: Callie Hammond
Description: Due to a faulty transporter, you have found
yourself in an empty world where scientific and mathematical
knowledge are your only hope for survival. Scattered around
the barren landscape are the natural materials you will need
to build a new life for yourself until help arrives. However,
it's not enough to find the materials; you have to use your
abilities to measure, analyze data, graph, test hypothesis,
and make predictions in order to gather the materials and
use them appropriately. Work quickly but carefully . . .
one misstep could mean your end!
SCOS goals: 1.02, 1.06, 3.01, 3.08
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Title: Slope Trek: The Next Equation
Author: Pam Summers
Description: After crash-landing on the planet Lineus, students must seek out
the elusive Grapherz and correctly answer their questions about linear equations.
Each correct answer will give the player a gold coin. Collect fifteen gold coins
to get your space ship repaired and return home.
Mathematics SCOS:
5.01, 5.02, 5.03
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Title: Escape from Algebraica
Author: Pippa Nelson
Description: You have crash landed on the crazy land of Algebraica,
where everyone not only loves Math but lives Math. The only
way to escape from the land is to complete the quest. The
quest involves different questions to answer to find your
way to the exit. If you answer a question incorrectly you
can try again, but be aware!......the Algebraics are laughing
at you!
SCOS: Grade
8: 5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 5.04
Introductory Mathematics: 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 4.01
Algebra 1: 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 4.01
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Title: Exile to Zephania
Author: Judy Knight
Description: You have been exiled to a lonely desert habitat.
Your mission is to find the incredible crab, Moguay, that
is hidden here; Moguay must be returned to its natural world.
Your knowledge of the hydrosphere is critical to solving
the mysteries presented to you. You must solve the mystery
and over come obstacles before Gargolla finds Moguay.
NCSOS: Grade 8 Goal 3.01-8,4.05,4.06,1.04,1.06
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Title: Murder, Math, and Mystery
Author: Andy Booth
Description: Albert Einstein is dead, and someone from history
is the murderer. The list of suspects is long, and the investigator
must take good notes to figure it out. In order to solve
the crime, players must collect clues. But to get the clues,
they must solve math word problems involving money, fractions,
and multi-step computations. Each problem solved will provide
a clue to eliminate a suspect. The game is structured in
such a way that the player must collect all the clues before
having the chance to solve the mystery.
SCOS: Social Studies:
8.01 Describe the role of key historical figures and evaluate
their impact on past and present societies in South America
and Europe.
Mathematics:
1.04 Develop fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication,
and division of non-negative rational numbers.
1.07 Develop flexibility in solving problems by selecting
strategies and using mental computation, estimation, calculators
or computers, and paper and pencil.
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Title: Time Machine
Author: Ada Lopez
Description: You are a research assistant and you came to
an island for a special assignment; to build a time machine.
This island has special elements that cannot be found anywhere
else, elements that make time travel possible. The goal is
to become a full fledged scientist with a working time machine.
You will be asked questions in the field of chemistry. Are
you ready to be a scientist; are you ready to travel through
time?
SCOS:4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 4.04, 4.05, 1.03,1.05, 1.06, 1.09,
2.01, 2.02, 2.03
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Title: Energy Crisis:
Race to Renew
Author: Jessica Godfrey
Description: Global warming
is taking its toll and fossil fuels are in
short supply! Travel around
destroying 'traditional' unsustainable energy sources
and
establish new renewable energy sources. Student will
learn about sustaining resources, how to tell if ecosystems
are
healthy, the effects of the human population on our
water supply, and stewardship.
SCOS: 3.05, 3.07, 3.08
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Title: Exploring the Water Cycle
Author: Carolyn Fowler
Description: Discover the enchanting world of Pondland, a
place where students can explore the world of water. Students
enter a peaceful pond environment and take a stroll around
the shores. Along the way, students find questions about
the water cycle posted on signs. Also, on this peaceful nature
walk, students meet up with some not so peaceful creatures.
This game is designed for Exceptional Education students.
The information is on a basic level.
SCOS: 3.02
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