Lesson: Electromagnetic Waves vs. Mechanical Waves MS-PS4.B-4 - Free Games, Simulations, and Videos - Legends of Learning

Assignment: Electromagnetic Waves vs. Mechanical Waves MS-PS4.B-4 Assignment

Created by Jayne P on 11/1/2024

16 activities: 16 games

215 min

Activity 1: Video Game. Estimated duration: 3 min

Electromagnetic vs. Mechanical Waves

Waves transfer energy from one place to another, with mechanical waves needing a medium to travel through, while electromagnetic waves do not. The electromagnetic spectrum includes visible light, infrared, and ultraviolet radiation from the Sun. Electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light in a vacuum, allowing light from distant stars to reach Earth. Understanding the differences between electromagnetic and mechanical waves highlights their significance in our daily lives and scientific understanding.

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Teacher Ratings (2) 5.0 stars.

Student Ratings (1741) 3.3 stars.

Activity 2: 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 (45) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (25599) 3.5 stars.

Activity 3: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Waves Intro - Light

Make light waves with a laser, and discover what determines the color of light. 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 (9) 3.3 stars.

Student Ratings (8950) 3.3 stars.

Activity 4: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Waves Intro - Water

Make waves with a dripping faucet, and observe the top-view or side-view of the wave. 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 (10) 3.2 stars.

Student Ratings (7302) 3.3 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 21 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!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (22) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (8832) 3.3 stars.

Activity 6: 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 (45) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (25599) 3.5 stars.

Activity 7: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Waves Intro - Light

Make light waves with a laser, and discover what determines the color of light. 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 (9) 3.3 stars.

Student Ratings (8950) 3.3 stars.

Activity 8: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Waves Intro - Water

Make waves with a dripping faucet, and observe the top-view or side-view of the wave. 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 (10) 3.2 stars.

Student Ratings (7302) 3.3 stars.

Activity 9: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 21 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!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (22) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (8832) 3.3 stars.

Activity 10: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Waves Intro - Light

Make light waves with a laser, and discover what determines the color of light. 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 (9) 3.3 stars.

Student Ratings (8950) 3.3 stars.

Activity 11: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Waves Intro - Water

Make waves with a dripping faucet, and observe the top-view or side-view of the wave. 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 (10) 3.2 stars.

Student Ratings (7302) 3.3 stars.

Activity 12: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 21 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!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (22) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (8832) 3.3 stars.

Activity 13: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Waves Intro - Water

Make waves with a dripping faucet, and observe the top-view or side-view of the wave. 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 (10) 3.2 stars.

Student Ratings (7302) 3.3 stars.

Activity 14: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 21 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!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (22) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (8832) 3.3 stars.

Activity 15: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 21 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!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (22) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (8832) 3.3 stars.

Activity 16: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 17 min

Eureka! - Fluxcharger

Team up with Nikola Tesla in this point-and-click adventure, and start unraveling the mysteries of mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves in a way that's both educational and electrifying.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (13) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (4623) 3.5 stars.

Description

Standards

NGSS

Topics

MS-PS4.B-4 Electromagnetic Waves vs. Mechanical Waves

Vocabulary

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