Space Rescue Games for Learning Force and Motion
Save the Shuttle
Practice Game
In this game, you are the rocket pilot. Your mission is to save the space shuttle that has run out of fuel.
The rocket is powered by a special engine that gives a sudden burst of force and then shuts off.
The size of the force of the rocket engine is the same each time you fire the rocket. Use the Left and Right buttons to fire the rocket to the left and the right.
Fly to the shuttle and tow it back to home base.
You have a limited amount of time and fuel. The amount of time (1) and fuel (2) you have are shown on the left. Don't crash into the red walls!
This is a practice game. Harder games follow.
Go on to the next page to play.
Practice Game:
To begin, press
Setup,
then
Start/Stop.
Fire the rocket engines with the
Left
and
Right
buttons. Stop the rocket when it is over the shuttle to pick it up and start towing it back home. The rocket and shuttle will turn red when they are locked together.
When you have successfully rescued the shuttle, Submit your graph and answer the questions that follow.
When you have successfully rescued the shuttle, Submit your graph and answer the questions that follow.
Rocket Engine Recharge Game
The Rocket Engine Recharge Game (on the next page) is similar to the Practice Game.
Your mission is still to save the shuttle. However, in this game, the rocket's engine needs 2 seconds between firings to recharge. You will need to carefully plan to be successful in your mission!
You have 45 seconds to rescue the shuttle. Go on to the next page to play.
The Rocket Engine Recharge Game (on the next page) is similar to the Practice Game.
Your mission is still to save the shuttle. However, in this game, the rocket's engine needs 2 seconds between firings to recharge. You will need to carefully plan to be successful in your mission!
You have 45 seconds to rescue the shuttle. Go on to the next page to play.
Rocket Engine Recharge Game
Rocket Engine Recharge Game: To begin, press Setup, then Start/Stop. Fire the rocket engines with the Left and Right buttons. Remember to watch the time remaining!
When you have successfully rescued the shuttle, answer the questions that follow.
Rocket Engine Recharge Game: To begin, press Setup, then Start/Stop. Fire the rocket engines with the Left and Right buttons. Remember to watch the time remaining!
When you have successfully rescued the shuttle, answer the questions that follow.
Space Rescue Basic Game
The Space Rescue Basic Game (on the next page) is very much like the space rescue games you have already played, but now we keep score!
The rocket's engine still needs to recharge between firings, so you still need to plan when you'll fire the engines.
Try to get a high score! To get a score, you must return to the green zone with the shuttle.
You have 60 seconds to rescue the shuttle. Go on to the next page to play.
The Space Rescue Basic Game (on the next page) is very much like the space rescue games you have already played, but now we keep score!
The rocket's engine still needs to recharge between firings, so you still need to plan when you'll fire the engines.
Try to get a high score! To get a score, you must return to the green zone with the shuttle.
You have 60 seconds to rescue the shuttle. Go on to the next page to play.
Space Rescue Basic Game: To begin, press Setup, then Start/Stop. Fire the rocket engines with the Left and Right buttons. Remember to watch the time remaining!
When you have successfully rescued the shuttle, answer the questions below.
The graph below shows the travels of the rocket as it tried to rescue the shuttle in a game of Space Rescue. Use the graph to answer the questions below.
Space Rescue 2D Game
The Space Rescue 2D Game (on the next page) adds a new dimension of play. Obstacles are placed between the rocket and the shuttle.
You will need to fire the rocket up and down, as well as left and right, to avoid the obstacles. Be sure to avoid the red no-fly zones!
The rocket's engine still needs to recharge between firings.
In order to score, you need to return to the green zone with the shuttle.
You have 80 seconds to rescue the shuttle. Go on to the next page to play.
The Space Rescue 2D Game (on the next page) adds a new dimension of play. Obstacles are placed between the rocket and the shuttle.
You will need to fire the rocket up and down, as well as left and right, to avoid the obstacles. Be sure to avoid the red no-fly zones!
The rocket's engine still needs to recharge between firings.
In order to score, you need to return to the green zone with the shuttle.
You have 80 seconds to rescue the shuttle. Go on to the next page to play.
Space Rescue 2D Game: To begin, press Setup, then Start/Stop. Fire the rocket engines with the Left, Right, Up, and Down buttons. Remember to watch the time remaining!
Appplying What You've Learned to the Real World
The End
Congratulations! You've learned quite a bit about force and motion in learning to control the rocket and shuttle. You may close this window to exit the activity. Your answers will be saved.
Congratulations! You've learned quite a bit about force and motion in learning to control the rocket and shuttle. You may close this window to exit the activity. Your answers will be saved.