Assignment: Mechanical and Electromagnetic Waves 8.PS4.2 Assignment

Created by Kristen N on

5 activities: 5 games

95 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 24 min

Refraction Playground

Get in the lab! What is the difference between refraction and reflection? Find out by comparing the differences in action. The virtual lab will teach you about the difference between reflection and refraction. It will then allow you to virtually try using reflection and refraction to complete different tasks to advance to the next level of the lab.

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Teacher Ratings (30) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (1759) 2.8 stars.

Activity 2: 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 (147) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (11697) 3.1 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 17 min

Light Shot - Transmission and Refraction of Light

Light usually travels in straight lines but did you know that you can bend it using different materials? In this game, you will use a light ray to shoot and refract light. Your player will be transported to wherever her ray goes. As you play, you'll learn about how different materials bend light in different ways. Are you bright enough for this puzzle?

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (22) 3.4 stars.

Student Ratings (7832) 3.7 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 24 min

Game of Light

It's the game of light! Step right up and line up your reflectors and refractors and get the light to the appropriate color receivers. Open up gates to help get to some of the receivers and be prepared for the level that goes invisible. Make sure you track the light you are sending to the receivers too. So much to manage with so little time!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (74) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (5545) 3.4 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 6 min

Lumus Journey

This game will help you learn more about light and its properties. You'll befriend a lightbulb who will take you on a journey. This lightbulb will help you discover how: light travels in waves, the different ways light is transmitted, and how light is absorbed or reflected. This game is a fun way to learn about the transmission of light.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (67) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (28189) 3.5 stars.