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3 activities: 3 games
59 minActivity 1: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min
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.
Teacher Ratings (45) 4.0 stars.
Student Ratings (25599) 3.5 stars.
Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 33 min
In this game, you will use sonar to track marine animals and map treacherous ocean terrain. Between facts about sound waves, you'll encounter whales and dolphins who can help you move on to a quiz section. Show off your wave knowledge and earn bonus points for upgrading your submarine. Be careful, there is dangerous debris in the ocean that can damage your sub!
Teacher Ratings (153) 4.1 stars.
Student Ratings (12589) 3.1 stars.
Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 16 min
Have you ever noticed that your voice sounds funny underwater? This game will teach you why that happens. You will learn about sound as a wave and help the sound travel through various substances. The sound's speed will change depending on the substance it is traveling in. Beware - sound can't travel through voids and it will cost you a life if you hit one!
Teacher Ratings (48) 3.5 stars.
Student Ratings (6815) 3.4 stars.