Carbon Crush
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Provided by: Art Works for Change|Published on: November 26, 2022
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Synopsis
- This game puts a chemistry spin on Candy Crush as students play with greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane.
- The game has players match greenhouse gases to clear them from the atmosphere.
Subjects: Chemistry
Authors: Art Works for Change
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This game is a fun way to learn about the molecular structure of different greenhouse gases.
- Students can learn more about each compound by hovering over its image and clicking on the name.
Additional Prerequisites
- The game does not include instructions, so students should know how to play Candy Crush before starting.
- There is background music that plays during the game.
Differentiation
- Teachers can use this activity as a break-time or after-test activity when students are using devices in class.
- Use this video to learn more about the different greenhouse gases and this lesson to understand the chemistry of the greenhouse effect.
- The greenhouse gases in the game can be investigated for their GWP as compared to carbon dioxide in chemistry classes.
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About the Partner Provider
Art Works for Change
Art Works for Change is a nonprofit organization that creates contemporary art exhibitions and storytelling projects to address critical social and environmental issues.
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