Assignment: Sound Waves MS-PS4.A-2 Assignment

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9 activities: 9 games

103 min

Activity 1: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Wave Interference - Interference

Explore how a pair of wave sources create an interference pattern. Adjust the source frequency and separation, and determine how to change the interference pattern. Identify points of constructive and destructive interference by eye, and by using the detectors. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

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Teacher Ratings (4) 2.8 stars.

Student Ratings (2133) 3.4 stars.

Activity 2: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Wave Interference - Slits

Put up a barrier to see how the waves move through one or two slits, and discover the resulting interference pattern. Determine how to change the pattern by adjusting the slit width and separation. Predict the location of the interference maxima and minima, and verify your predictions. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (7) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (3763) 3.2 stars.

Activity 3: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Waves Intro - Sound

Make sound waves with a speaker, and hear the tone it produces. Adjust the frequency and amplitude, and observe the changes in the wave. Design experiments to measure wavelength and wave speed. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (44) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (24347) 3.5 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Travel Wave

Help the sound wave to travel through different kinds of materials as far as you can! In this journey you will learn how different materials affect propagation of sound waves.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (5) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (248) 2.4 stars.

Activity 5: Question Game. Estimated duration: 21 min

Sleep Defense

Turn up the bass! A mummy has taken over this beautiful beach town. The mummy has cast a spell that has made everyone very sleepy. The only option is to place big speakers throughout town to keep the residents awake during their morning commute. Place your speakers wisely as it is life or death for these dear residents. Good luck!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (40) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (4822) 3.6 stars.

Activity 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 6 min

Eureka - Resounding Wave

You will start this game by looking for hidden objects in a picture. As each object is found, you will read information about sound waves and play a mini-game. The mini-games include matching and multiple choice questions. If you are successful in the mini-games, you will earn puzzle pieces that you will use at the end of the game to complete a picture.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (55) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (13726) 3.8 stars.

Activity 7: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Wave Interference - Waves

Make waves with a dripping faucet, speaker, or laser. Adjust the frequency and amplitude, and observe the changes in the wave. Design experiments to measure wavelength and wave speed. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (17) 3.0 stars.

Student Ratings (5812) 3.4 stars.

Activity 8: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Travel Wave

Help the sound wave to travel through different kinds of materials as far as you can! In this journey you will learn how different materials affect propagation of sound waves.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (5) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (248) 2.4 stars.

Activity 9: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 6 min

Eureka - Resounding Wave

You will start this game by looking for hidden objects in a picture. As each object is found, you will read information about sound waves and play a mini-game. The mini-games include matching and multiple choice questions. If you are successful in the mini-games, you will earn puzzle pieces that you will use at the end of the game to complete a picture.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (55) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (13726) 3.8 stars.