Assignment: Wave Speeds Across Materials SC.7.P.10.3 Assignment

Created by Leslie S on

8 activities: 8 games

111 min

Activity 1: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Wave Interference - Interference

Explore how a pair of wave sources create an interference pattern. Adjust the source frequency and separation, and determine how to change the interference pattern. Identify points of constructive and destructive interference by eye, and by using the detectors. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

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Teacher Ratings (3) 3.3 stars.

Student Ratings (2104) 3.4 stars.

Activity 2: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Wave Interference - Slits

Put up a barrier to see how the waves move through one or two slits, and discover the resulting interference pattern. Determine how to change the pattern by adjusting the slit width and separation. Predict the location of the interference maxima and minima, and verify your predictions. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

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Teacher Ratings (7) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (3723) 3.2 stars.

Activity 3: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Wave Interference - Waves

Make waves with a dripping faucet, speaker, or laser. 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 (17) 3.0 stars.

Student Ratings (5747) 3.4 stars.

Activity 4: 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 (146) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (11457) 3.1 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Guiding Lights

Use the laws of refraction and reflection to solve puzzles!

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Teacher Ratings (14) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (2558) 3.3 stars.

Activity 6: Question Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Electro Buster

Say hello, because in this game you will be learning all about waves! You will knock down flying objects and score points. As you play, question marks will fly across the screen and you will be asked a multiple choice question to demonstrate your knowledge of waves. As you progress, you will learn more information, answer more questions, and knock down more objects as they fly at faster speeds!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (34) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (6915) 3.3 stars.

Activity 7: Question Game. Estimated duration: 21 min

Sleep Defense

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!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (40) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (4804) 3.6 stars.

Activity 8: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Travel Wave

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!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (48) 3.5 stars.

Student Ratings (6800) 3.4 stars.