Planet Planners on Roblox has been specifically designed to align to learning standards that are relevant to students across the US. The closest links are with Social studies and Science, as well as Maths and Literacy.
The game also promotes inquiry-based learning as players make real-world connections through exploration - students need to consider options, analyse information and reflect upon decisions and have the ability to try different approaches.
Select show more to discover how the game delivers learning objectives and aligns to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Social studies curricula in a number of states.
Note: Due to the breadth of standards across the US the information provided is not an exhaustive list. Educators are encouraged to consider how the learning objectives and skills development (eg time management, teamwork and budgeting) can support the learning of their students.
Tectonic hazards
Volcano preparation
Approximate location: Iceland

Learning objectives
- to identify the impacts of volcanic eruptions
- to make decisions about how to monitor, prepare for, and respond to volcanic eruptions
- to examine the social, economic, and environmental consequences of living close to volcanoes, including the potential benefits
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) alignment
- NGSS MS-ESS3-2
- NGSS MS-ESS3
- NGSS MS-ESS2-2
- NGSS MS-ESS3-1
- NGSS MS-ESS3-4
- NGSS MS-LS2-5
- NGSS MS-ETS1-1
Curriculum alignment for selected states
Arizona
- Science: 8.E1U3.7
California
- Science: MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS3-2
Florida
- Science: SC.6.E.7.8
Massachusetts
- Science: MS-ESS3-2
New York
- Science: MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS3-2
Pennsylvania
- Science: 3.3.6-8.L
- Social Studies: 7.4.6.A
Texas
- Science: 112.27.10.B
For detailed Teacher notes
After the earthquake
Approximate location: Indonesia

Learning objectives
- to identify the impacts of earthquakes/tsunamis
- to make decisions about how to recover from earthquakes/tsunamis
- to prioritise responses to earthquakes/tsunamis, whilst balancing the needs of people, the economy and the environment
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) alignment
- NGSS MS-ESS3-2
- NGSS MS-ESS3
- NGSS MS-ESS2-2
- NGSS MS-ESS3-1
- NGSS MS-ESS3-4
- NGSS MS-LS2-5
- NGSS MS-ETS1-1
Curriculum alignment for selected states
Florida
- Science: SC.6.E.7.7
Georgia
- World Geography: SSWG5.d
Ohio
- Science: ENV.ES.5
Pennsylvania
Science: 3.3.6-8.L
Social Studies: 7.4.6.A
For detailed Teacher notes
Coasts
Erosion
Approximate location: United Kingdom

Learning objectives
- to identify physical processes along coastlines, such as erosion and longshore drift
- to make decisions about how to manage coastlines, including the use of hard and soft engineering strategies
- to examine the social, economic, and environmental impacts of decisions made along coastlines
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) alignment
- NGSS MS-ESS2-2
- NGSS MS-ESS3-3
- NGSS MS-ESS3-4
- NGSS MS-ETS1-1
- NGSS MS-ETS1-3
Curriculum alignment for selected states
California
- Science: MS-ESS2-2, HS-ESS2-1, HS-ESS2-2, HS-ESS2-5, HS-ESS3-1
Florida
- Science: SC.6.E.6.1, SC.7.E.6.2
Georgia
- Science: S6E5
Massachusetts
- Science: 7.MS-ESS2-2
New York
- Science: MS-ESS2-2, HS-ESS2-1, HS-ESS2-2, HS-ESS2-5, HS-ESS3-1
Ohio
- Science: 8.ESS.3, PG.ER.4
Texas
- World Geography: 113.43.c.3.B
For detailed Teacher notes
Nature and tourism
Approximate location: Central America

Learning objectives
- to identify physical and human processes along coastlines, such as tourism and the formation of coastal habitats
- to make decisions about how to manage coastlines, including the provision of facilities for tourists and the protection of environments and habitats
- to examine the social, economic, and environmental impacts of decisions made along coastlines
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) alignment
- NGSS MS-ESS3-3
- NGSS MS-ESS3-4
- NGSS MS-LS2-1
- NGSS MS-LS2-4
- NGSS MS-ESS2-2
- NGSS MS-ETS1-1
Curriculum alignment for selected states
Florida
- Science: SC.912.E.7.8
Virginia
- Science: ES.10.e
For detailed Teacher notes
Urbanisation
Managing high-income country (HIC) cities
Approximate location: Northern Europe

Learning objectives
- to identify some of the key challenges in HIC cities
- to make decisions about how to manage challenges in HIC cities
- to evaluate the social, economic, and environmental impacts of decisions made in cities in HICs
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) alignment
- NGSS MS-ESS3-3
- NGSS MS-ESS3-4
- NGSS MS-ETS1-1
- NGSS MS-ETS1-3
Curriculum alignment for selected states
Arizona
- History and Social Science: 6.G3.2, 8.G2.1
California
- Science: MS-ESS3-4, MS-ESS3-3, HS-ESS3-6
Florida
- Science: SC.7.E.6.6
Georgia
- World Geography: SSWG6.d
New York
- Science: MS-ESS3-4, MS-ESS3-3, HS-ESS3-6
Texas
- World Geography: 113.43.c.6.B
For detailed Teacher notes
Environmental consequences
Approximate location: Central Africa

Learning objectives
- to identify the causes and effects of urbanisation in low-income countries (LICs)
- to identify social, economic, and environmental challenges in LIC cities
- to make decisions about how to manage the growth of cities and how to improve conditions for those living in informal settlements in LICs
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- NGSS MS-ESS3-3
- NGSS MS-ESS3-4
- NGSS MS-ETS1-1
- NGSS MS-ETS1-3
Curricula alignment for selected states
Arizona
- History and Social Science: 6.G2.1, 6.G3.2
- Science: 8.E1U3.8
California
- Science: MS-ESS3-4, MS-ESS3-3, HS-ESS3-6
Florida
- Science: SC.912.E.6.6
- Social Studies: SS.6.G.3.2, SS.8.G.5.1, SS.8.G.5.2
Georgia
- World Geography: SSWG6.d
Massachusetts
- Science: 7.MS-ESS3-4
New York
- Science: MS-ESS3-4, MS-ESS3-3, HS-ESS3-6
Ohio
- Science: ENV.GP.1
Pennsylvania
- Social Studies: 7.3.6.C
Texas
- World Geography: 113.43.c.6.A
Virginia
- World Geography: WG.5
For detailed Teacher notes
Weather and climate
Extreme weather
Approximate location: Southern USA

Learning objectives
- to understand how climate change is leading to an increased frequency of extreme weather events
- to examine the social, economic, and environmental impacts of extreme weather events
- to make decisions about how to prepare for, and respond to, extreme weather events.
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) alignment
- NGSS MS-ESS3-2
- NGSS MS-ESS3-3
- NGSS MS-ESS3-4
- NGSS MS-ESS3-5
- NGSS MS-ESS2-5
- NGSS MS-ESS2-6
- NGSS MS-ETS1-1
Arizona
- Science: 8.1U3.7
California
- Science: MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS3-2
Florida
- Science: SC.7.E.6.7, SC.912.E.7.6
Georgia
- Science: S6E4
Massachusetts
- Science: 7.MS-ESS3-2
New York
- Science: MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS3-2"
Ohio
- Science: 8.ESS.2
Pennsylvania
- Science:3.3.6-8.J, 3.3.6-8.L
Texas
- Science:112.28.11.B
Virginia
Science: ES.12.c
World Geography: WG.2.a
Low-income country (LIC) climate change
Approximate location: Bay of Bengal

Learning objectives
- to understand how climate change is leading to an increased frequency of extreme weather events
- to examine the social, economic, and environmental impacts of extreme weather events
- to make decisions about how to prepare for, and respond to, extreme weather events.
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) alignment
- NGSS MS-ESS3-2
- NGSS MS-ESS3-3
- NGSS MS-ESS3-4
- NGSS MS-ESS3-5
- NGSS MS-ESS2-5
- NGSS MS-ESS2-6
- NGSS MS-ETS1-1
Florida
- Science: SC.6.E.7.7
Georgia
- World Geography: SSWG5.d
Ohio
- Science: ENV.ES.5
Pennsylvania
- Science: 3.3.6-8.L
- Social Studies: 7.4.6.A
Population and migration
Increasing immigration
Approximate location: Central/ Southern Europe

Learning objectives
- to identify the reasons why people migrate
- to make decisions about immigration
- to examine the impacts of immigration on people, the economy and the environment
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) alignment
- NGSS MS-ESS3-4
Curriculum alignment for selected states
Arizona
- History and Social Science:6.G3.1, 7.G3.2
California
- Science: HS-ESS3-6
Georgia
- World Geography: SSWG4.c, SSWG4.d
New York
- Science: HS-ESS3-6
Ohio
- Social Studies: 6th Grade Geography Strand, 7th Grade Geography Strand
Pennsylvania
- Geography: 7.3.6.A
Texas
- World Geography: 113.43.c.1.A, 13.43.43.7.B
Virginia
- World Geography: WG.5
Dealing with emigration
Approximate location: Madagascar

Learning objectives
- to identify the causes of emigration from LICs
- to examine the social, economic, and environmental impacts of emigration on LICs
- to make decisions about how to manage emigration in LICs
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) alignment
- NGSS MS-ESS3-4
Curriculum alignment for selected states
Arizona
- History and Social Science:6.G3.1, 7.G3.2
California
- Science: HS-ESS3-6
Georgia
- World Geography: SSWG4.c, SSWG4.d
New York
- Science: HS-ESS3-6
Ohio
- Social Studies: 6th Grade Geography Strand, 7th Grade Geography Strand
Pennsylvania
- Geography: 7.3.6.A
Texas
- World Geography: 113.43.c.1.A, 13.43.43.7.B
Virginia
- World Geography: WG.5