Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 15 min
Assessment with 15 questions from Electromagnetic Waves vs. Mechanical Waves.
15 questions assessment
Activity 2: 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.
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Teacher Ratings (9) 3.0 stars.
Student Ratings (6732) 3.3 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.
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Teacher Ratings (42) 4.0 stars.
Student Ratings (22778) 3.5 stars.
Activity 4: Video. Estimated duration: 3 min
3 min video on Electromagnetic Waves vs. Mechanical Waves
3 min video on Electromagnetic Waves vs. Mechanical Waves
Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 18 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 (18) 4.3 stars.
Student Ratings (6579) 3.3 stars.