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

Created by Michael L on

6 activities: 6 games

102 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Galaxy Escape

10 Bright Monsters have been captured in space and they need your help to cross the galaxy jumping between platforms, finding them, and releasing them by correctly answering each question. Each monster that you release and unlock will be available to play with in the next level, in the search for the next monster. In your journey, you’ll be able to find power-ups, like ‘Double points’ and ‘Slow down’, which can be activated by finding gems, and their duration can be extended by correctly answering a question. Unlock and release the 10 different monsters and a spaceship along 10 different levels, while you make the most possible points.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (383) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (212620) 3.9 stars.

Activity 2: 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 (4804) 3.6 stars.

Activity 3: Question Game. Estimated duration: 16 min

Sound Victory (Mid)

Get ready to go to battle! After learning information about sound waves, you will control your spaceship to do battle and destroy the obstacles that come your way and threaten the universe. You must answer questions to earn bonus points and get more flying time in your space ship. Your understanding of sound waves and how they travel through different media will help you master each level.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (39) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (6839) 3.6 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 (247) 2.4 stars.

Activity 5: 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!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (141) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (10985) 3.1 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 (13699) 3.8 stars.