Free Educational Games: Sound Waves 6.PS4.2-1 - Free Games and Simulations

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!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (143) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (11134) 3.1 stars.

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Agent Amp

You are Agent Amp, a secret agent-in-training. Turn on the spy machine to gather more information about the possible targets. You'll match waves by adjusting the frequency and amplitude and answer questions about the properties of waves. Each successful wave and question will give you a clue. Once you've gathered all the information and found the targets, you'll pass your spy exam and beat the game!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (186) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (35258) 3.8 stars.

Activity 3: 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 (41) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (22026) 3.5 stars.