Assignment: Light Waves and Sound Waves S8P4.d Assignment

Created by Elizabeth C on

5 activities: 5 games

73 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 8 min

Super Reflector

You will use a mirror to reflect the incoming light to hit gold coins, but you must avoid hitting the three eyed monsters! As you collect points for gold coins, you learn about electromagnetic waves and the light spectrum. Pay close attention to the teaching screens as there will be a quiz at the end where you will need to use your extensive knowledge of electromagnetic waves to boost your score.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (18) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (5732) 3.1 stars.

Activity 2: 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 (7090) 3.7 stars.

Activity 3: 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 (5541) 3.4 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 18 min

Lightventure (Mid)

In this game, you will participate in the annual bug Lightventure. At the summer camp, you will see various tents. Each tent will have four questions that you will need to unlock to get to the training grounds. You can use various items to complete your tasks. Your challenge is to guide the light beams from the emitters to the receivers. Good luck and happy camping!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (35) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (5756) 3.6 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 (28069) 3.5 stars.