Created by Suzanne F on
5 activities: 5 games
77 minActivity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 21 min
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!
Teacher Ratings (40) 3.7 stars.
Student Ratings (4822) 3.6 stars.
Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min
Have you ever noticed that your voice sounds funny underwater? This game will teach you why that happens. You will learn about sound as a wave and help the sound travel through various substances. The sound's speed will change depending on the substance it is traveling in. Beware - sound can't travel through voids and it will cost you a life if you hit one!
Teacher Ratings (48) 3.5 stars.
Student Ratings (6802) 3.4 stars.
Activity 3: Question Game. Estimated duration: 16 min
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.
Teacher Ratings (39) 4.1 stars.
Student Ratings (6865) 3.6 stars.
Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 6 min
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.
Teacher Ratings (55) 3.7 stars.
Student Ratings (13726) 3.8 stars.
Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 24 min
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!
Teacher Ratings (149) 4.1 stars.
Student Ratings (12046) 3.1 stars.