Free Lesson: Transverse and Longitudinal Waves 6.8C - Free Games and Videos

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 24 min

Sonar Sub

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!

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Teacher Ratings (149) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (12046) 3.1 stars.

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Wave Adventure

Travel through a fantastic world and its villages while completing mini-games and learning about the waves.

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Teacher Ratings (40) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (18629) 3.8 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Wave Adventure

Travel through a fantastic world and its villages while completing mini-games and learning about the waves.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (40) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (18629) 3.8 stars.

Activity 4: Video Game. Estimated duration: 4 min

Properties of Waves

Sounds, light, and ocean waves all share common characteristics as waves, which are disturbances that transfer energy from one place to another without moving matter. Waves have specific wavelengths, frequencies, and amplitudes. Mechanical waves, like those in a slinky or on water, require a medium to travel through and come in two main types: longitudinal and transverse. By understanding these properties, we gain insight into how waves impact our daily lives, from the sound of music to the movement of ocean waves, and how scientists use this knowledge to study natural phenomena and develop technology.

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Teacher Ratings (2) 5.0 stars.

Student Ratings (2567) 3.4 stars.