ES-PS2.A-2

SPACE RESCUE - THE MOTION MISSION

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COMBINED RATING

4.5 Stars

TEACHERS (2)

4.5

STUDENTS (0)

0.0

LENGTH

20 Minutes

GRADES

CAPABILITIES

Text-to-Speech Support

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Description

The player will take on the role of an astronaut who must rescue a mining spaceship damaged by a satellite. The goal is to reach the control cabin and activate the autopilot so the ship can return to the shipyard on Mars for repairs. However, the path to the command center is full of obstacles, making access difficult. Each level will feature a puzzle that requires knowledge of physics (motion and force) to solve. The astronaut (player) will have to go through several sectors of the ship, solving specific puzzles, such as removing obstacles, reaching tools, and activating doors, in order to access the next sector (level).

Vocabulary Words

physics

gravity

friction

force

direction

motion

movement pattern

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about Patterns of Motion. Suitable for Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5.

Main Concepts

A force is a push or pull on an object.(ES)

A force has both a strength and a direction.

Motion is the change in position of an object.

Gravity is a force that pulls all objects on Earth down towards Earth’s surface.

The motion of objects in some situations demonstrate regular patterns.

Patterns of motion can be observed and measured.

When the past motion of an object demonstrates a regular pattern, future motion can be predicted from it.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

How do you imagine a magnetic field might affect an astronaut’s movement compared to a solid wall? What is the difference between a "push" and a "pull", and can you give an example of each found in nature? If an astronaut is floating in space and moves near a large planet, what do you think will happen to their speed and direction?

After the Game

How did the astronaut’s motion change when they encountered a gravitational pull versus a magnetic force? What was the affect of magnetism on the motion of your astronaut? Based on the animations you saw, why do you think it is so difficult for real astronauts to stop or change direction once they start moving in space?