Enrichment

Players will learn about technologies of astronomical observation, the data they are able to collect, and the various types of celestial objects they allow us to study. The game includes six sections: a prologue, five “core” levels, a finale, and an epilogue. Many players can complete the game in 45-minutes. However, they can also use a save code to return to a game in progress, making it usable within a typical classroom context.

Experience what it’s like to be a wildlife biologist as you spend a season in Antarctica studying Adélie Penguins. In On the Ice: Hatched, you play as a novice wildlife biologist making your first visit to Ross Island in Antarctica to study Adélie penguins. Your daily research tasks, such as conducting population counts, placing identification bands, and removing GPS trackers can be challenging - especially when the penguins don’t cooperate. But don’t worry, you’ll have Margo, your trusted digital assistant to guide you. The game takes place across a single research season and mirrors the tasks that real scientists do as they study how Adélie penguins behave and interact with each other.