When Continents Collide
Description Video games have the potential to redefine education as we know it, and our 6th grade team will harness that addictive nature and convert it into the serious learning of scientific concepts through When Continents Collide. Video games teach skills needed for the future workforce: analytical thinking, team building, multitasking, and problem solving. During this project students will work in collaborative groups to prepare interactive simulations using computer technology to illustrate, animate and make interactive science investigations to demonstrate their understanding of plate tectonics and other geologic concepts. Each simulation will then be combined to make one completed game that all sixth grade students will use to reinforce classroom instruction. Scaffolded learning will be developed as students design the animated scientific investigations to be used by other students in 6th grade classes throughout the district. Quizzes designed to assess and provide feedback for students to check their own understanding will also be developed by the collaborative groups. Student Learning Outcomes .
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