Colonization

In this game, students learn words related to colonization while also exploring the historical context surrounding it.

Instructions for Colonization

This educational game explores the history and concepts of colonization through interactive activities. Students answer questions to define key terms like colonization, colonialism, and the transatlantic trade while learning about historical events such as the triangular trade, the rise of plantations, and the impact on indigenous populations. Other features include word-guessing challenges and a memory game matching terms with definitions. The game promotes critical thinking about global history and its lasting effects.

1. Colonization Quiz

Multiple choice - The level consists of 10 multiple choice questions and all of them are practiced in every game round. For each question, the player is given three possible answers, only one of which is correct. It is up to the player to choose the correct option. The student has 3 hearts, giving them another chance at missed multiple choice questions during a game round. Questions have text-to-speech in English. Answers have text-to-speech in English. There is no time limit. When the student has selected all the correct answers, the game round is completed. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button labeled Cancel - then the correct answers will be displayed - and try to complete the level again.

2. Guess the colonization word

Guess word - The level consists of 6 words, but a maximum of 1 word are practiced per game round. The student has to find the word or sentence by guessing letters from the alphabet. If the suggested letter is in the word, it is filled in at the correct positions in the letter slots. If the letter is not in the word, a balloon pops. If the player can guess the correct letters and find the word before all 5 balloons run out, the round is won. If the player needs a little help, there's a button to get a clue for the word. There is no time limit. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button labeled Cancel - then the correct word will be displayed - and try to complete the level again.

3. Colonization Memory

Memory - The level consists of 8 pairs (each consisting of words paired with other words) and all of them are practiced in every game round. The student's task is to find two cards that match. If two matching cards are found, they are removed from the board. The game is finished when all 8 pairs of cards have been found and no cards are left on the board. There is no limit to the number of allowed misses, so the only thing that counts is finding all card pairs. There is no time limit. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button labeled Cancel - then it will show which pairs of cards match - and try to complete the level again.

4. Letter grid (Find the Colonization terms)

Letter grid - The level consists of 6 words and all of them are practiced in every game round. The player is shown a board with letters arranged in a grid and must drag the mouse pointer or finger over the letters until the word is found. The words to be found are placed on the board as 8-way straight words and they are listed in plain text next to the board. If the student manages to find all the words, the round is won. There is no time limit. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button labeled Cancel - then the correct words will be displayed - and try to complete the level again.

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