Standard: MS-ESS1-1
Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.
Become a WARRIOR!
Welcome, civilians! You are about to begin a series of quests to become a Science Warrior who is an expert in lunar phases, eclipses, and seasons. After you become a warrior, some of you may choose to go above and beyond to become a Warrior Guide, a wise leader of all warriors. You will complete the quests below to earn points in order to level up.
You will explore the following questions during your quests:
1. What are the major differences between solar and lunar eclipses?
2. What is the cause of having four seasons?
3. What causes the moon phases?
You will explore the following questions during your quests:
1. What are the major differences between solar and lunar eclipses?
2. What is the cause of having four seasons?
3. What causes the moon phases?
Rules of the Game:
- The goal of the game is to become a Science Warrior. This requires you to earn a minimum of 150,000 points. If you want to become a Warrior Guide, you will need to earn 200,000 points.
- On your journey to becoming a warrior, you will choose different options for each quest that are worth different point values. You must earn the minimum amount of points for each quest in order to move on to the next quest.
- At the completion of each quest, Mr. Pollock will move your avatar along the polloQuest wall to communicate your level of expertise in this standard.
Quest 1 - Soldier
Quest 2 - Mercenary
Quest 3 - Warrior
Earn an extra 50,000 points to become a Warrior Guide.
Quest 1: Becoming a Soldier
What are the major differences between solar and lunar eclipses?
CIVILIAN, in order to become a SOLDIER you must earn a minimum of 50,000 points.
OPTIONS MENU
5000 points - Read the article linked here! Answer the questions here!
5000 points - Watch the video here! Answer the questions here!
5000 points - Read the article linked here! Answer the questions here!
5000 points - Check out this website! Answer the questions here!
5000 points - Watch the video here! Answer the questions here!
5000 points - Play around with the interactive site here! Answer the questions here!
10000 points - Read the article here! Answer the questions here!
10000 points - Complete the quiz here! Print the results page and turn in!
25000 points - Create a song/video to describe the characteristics of Solar & Lunar Eclipses. Rubric
25000 points - Create a digital poster/collage using pictures and words to describe the characteristics of Solar & Lunar Eclipses. Rubric
25000 points - Create a slide show to describe the characteristics of Solar & Lunar Eclipses. Rubric
25000 points - Create a children's story book (appropriate) that describes the characteristics of Solar & Lunar Eclipses. Rubric
- Minimum of 10,000 points must come from the RED menu.
- Minimum of 15,000 points must come from the BLUE menu.
- Minimum of 25,000 points must come from the PURPLE menu.
OPTIONS MENU
5000 points - Read the article linked here! Answer the questions here!
5000 points - Watch the video here! Answer the questions here!
5000 points - Read the article linked here! Answer the questions here!
5000 points - Check out this website! Answer the questions here!
5000 points - Watch the video here! Answer the questions here!
5000 points - Play around with the interactive site here! Answer the questions here!
10000 points - Read the article here! Answer the questions here!
10000 points - Complete the quiz here! Print the results page and turn in!
25000 points - Create a song/video to describe the characteristics of Solar & Lunar Eclipses. Rubric
25000 points - Create a digital poster/collage using pictures and words to describe the characteristics of Solar & Lunar Eclipses. Rubric
25000 points - Create a slide show to describe the characteristics of Solar & Lunar Eclipses. Rubric
25000 points - Create a children's story book (appropriate) that describes the characteristics of Solar & Lunar Eclipses. Rubric
HALT!
Sure, you have made it this far. But in order to unlock the next quest, you must complete Quest 1's FINAL ENDEAVOR! You will not gain access to Quest 2 without first achieving 100%. Good luck!
Quest 1 Final Endeavor
Quest 1 Final Endeavor
Quest 2 - Becoming a Mercenary
What is the cause of having four seasons?
SOLDIER, in order to become a MERCENARY you must earn a minimum of 50,000 points.
OPTIONS MENU
1. 5000 points - Watch the video here! Answer the questions here!
2. 5000 points - Play around with the interactive site here! Answer the questions here!
3. 5000 points - Watch the EdPuzzle video and answer the questions here!
4. 5000 points - Watch the video here! Answer the questions here!
5. 5000 points - Watch the EdPuzzle video and answer the questions here!
6. 10000 points - Watch the Bill Nye the Science Guy episode here! Answer the questions here!
7. 10000 points - Check out the site here! Answer the questions here!
8. 25000 points - Create a song/video to explain the cause of having 4 seasons. Rubric
9. 25000 points - Create a digital poster/collage using pictures and words to explain the cause of having 4 seasons. Rubric
10. 25000 points - Create a slide show to explain the cause of having 4 seasons. Rubric
11. 25000 points - Create a children's story book (appropriate) that explains the cause of having 4 seasons. Rubric
- Minimum of 10,000 points must come from the RED menu.
- Minimum of 15,000 points must come from the BLUE menu.
- Minimum of 25,000 points must come from the PURPLE menu.
OPTIONS MENU
1. 5000 points - Watch the video here! Answer the questions here!
2. 5000 points - Play around with the interactive site here! Answer the questions here!
3. 5000 points - Watch the EdPuzzle video and answer the questions here!
4. 5000 points - Watch the video here! Answer the questions here!
5. 5000 points - Watch the EdPuzzle video and answer the questions here!
6. 10000 points - Watch the Bill Nye the Science Guy episode here! Answer the questions here!
7. 10000 points - Check out the site here! Answer the questions here!
8. 25000 points - Create a song/video to explain the cause of having 4 seasons. Rubric
9. 25000 points - Create a digital poster/collage using pictures and words to explain the cause of having 4 seasons. Rubric
10. 25000 points - Create a slide show to explain the cause of having 4 seasons. Rubric
11. 25000 points - Create a children's story book (appropriate) that explains the cause of having 4 seasons. Rubric
HALT!
Congratulations on making it this far. But in order to unlock the next quest, you must complete Quest 2's FINAL ENDEAVOR! You will not gain access to Quest 3 without first achieving 100%. Good luck!
Quest 2 Final Endeavor
Quest 2 Final Endeavor
Quest 3 - Becoming a SCIENCE WARRIOR
What causes the moon phases?
MERCENARY, in order to become a WARRIOR you must earn a minimum of 50,000 points.
OPTIONS MENU
1. 5000 points - Read the website linked here! Answer the questions here!
2. 5000 points - Watch the EdPuzzle video and answer the questions here!
3. 5000 points - Read the website linked here! Take the quiz here, print the results, and turn in!
4. 5000 points - Watch the video here! Answer the questions here!
5. 5000 points - Check out the Moon Phases Challenge here! Answer the questions here!
6. 10000 points - Explore the page and video here! Answer the questions here!
7. 10000 points - Watch the video here! Answer the questions here!
8. 25000 points - Create a song/video to explain the cause of lunar phases. Rubric
9. 25000 points - Create a digital poster/collage using pictures and words to explain the cause of lunar phases. Rubric
10. 25000 points - Create a slide show to explain the cause of lunar phases. Rubric
11. 25000 points - Create a children's story book (appropriate) that explains the cause of lunar phases. Rubric
- Minimum of 10,000 points must come from the RED menu.
- Minimum of 15,000 points must come from the BLUE menu.
- Minimum of 25,000 points must come from the PURPLE menu.
OPTIONS MENU
1. 5000 points - Read the website linked here! Answer the questions here!
2. 5000 points - Watch the EdPuzzle video and answer the questions here!
3. 5000 points - Read the website linked here! Take the quiz here, print the results, and turn in!
4. 5000 points - Watch the video here! Answer the questions here!
5. 5000 points - Check out the Moon Phases Challenge here! Answer the questions here!
6. 10000 points - Explore the page and video here! Answer the questions here!
7. 10000 points - Watch the video here! Answer the questions here!
8. 25000 points - Create a song/video to explain the cause of lunar phases. Rubric
9. 25000 points - Create a digital poster/collage using pictures and words to explain the cause of lunar phases. Rubric
10. 25000 points - Create a slide show to explain the cause of lunar phases. Rubric
11. 25000 points - Create a children's story book (appropriate) that explains the cause of lunar phases. Rubric
HALT!
You are almost a WARRIOR, all you must do is achieve 100% on Quest 3's FINAL ENDEAVOR.
Quest 3 Final Endeavor
Quest 3 Final Endeavor
Would you like to become a WARRIOR GUIDE?
A WARRIOR GUIDE has earned the ability to teach prospective warriors. They have gone through full training themselves, while going above and beyond what has been asked of them. To become a WARRIOR GUIDE, earn an extra 50,000 points by completing ANY activities from this page that you have not already completed.