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In this online Flash game, learners take to the skies in a hot air balloon and are challenged to beat other balloonists' times to the finish line without crashing. Learners use their knowledge of air temperature and updrafts and downdrafts caused by different geographic features to pilot their balloon in this sky-high competition. These terms are defined in the help tab and can be accessed at any time during the game. There are also three levels of play (easy, medium, hard).
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- free per student
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity, Game, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- computer with internet access and Adobe Flash Player
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Structure
- Atmosphere
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Earth Structure
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
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Engineering
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Physical Sciences
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Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
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Energy
- Work and Machines
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Motion and Forces
- Gravity
- Momentum and Velocity
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Volume and Density
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Heat and Thermodynamics
Informal Categories
- Games
- Transportation
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- hear
- use keyboard
- use mouse
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Source Collection
- DragonflyTV
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Twin Cities Public Television, Inc., 2006
Funding Source:
- National Science Foundation