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This activity models the necessary balance of creating power and cleaning up its associated waste. Learners participate in a game where they attempt to move forward toward a goal. For the power generated (step forward) they gain some waste (inflated balloon). Learners must manage the waste (discard balloons), before they can continue to generate power (move forward). When learners set up a free account at Kinetic City, they can answer bonus questions at the end of the activity as a quick assessment. As a larger assessment, learners can complete the Smart Attack game after they've completed several activities.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 11
- Activity, Game, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Balloons (24 or more)
- Masking tape
- Large area
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Technology
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Engineering
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Physical Sciences
- Energy
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Life Sciences
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Ecology
- Human Impact
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Ecology
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The Nature of Science
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Science and Society
- Risks and Benefits
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Science and Society
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The Nature of Technology
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Technology and Society
- Impacts of Technology
- Technology and the Environment
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Technology and Society
Informal Categories
- Games
- Physical Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- use mouse
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes assesments for student learning:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
Rights:
- All rights reserved, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2009
Funding Source:
- National Science Foundation