Assignment: Sound Waves MS.PS4A.b Assignment

Created by Jessica L on

5 activities: 5 games

87 min

Activity 1: 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.

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Teacher Ratings (44) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (24348) 3.5 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Educagent

You are tasked with infiltrating the headquarters of a corrupt corporation. You must make it to the mainframe computer on the top floor to collect evidence for an investigation.

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Teacher Ratings (215) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (153020) 3.8 stars.

Activity 3: 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 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 18 min

Wave Lab

In this game you will learn about both electromagnetic and mechanical waves. Learning how they are different with examples of each. Then, you get to earn points by practicing this new knowledge with a fun word search where you earn points by finding the answers! Don't use the hint button unless you really have to!

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Teacher Ratings (19) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (7811) 3.3 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Galaxy Waves

The players embark on an intergalactic journey as a space courier, where they must navigate through the ship and manipulate wave properties to ensure safe and successful cargo delivery.

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Teacher Ratings (7) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (3983) 3.4 stars.