Practice: Electromagnetic Waves vs. Mechanical Waves MS-PS4.B-4 - Free Educational Games - Legends of Learning

Assignment: Electromagnetic Waves vs. Mechanical Waves MS-PS4.B-4 Assignment

Created by James M on 03/15/2022

6 activities: 6 games

86 min

Activity 1: 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 (7714) 3.7 stars.

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Roy G Biv

Reflect that rainbow! In ROYGBIV, you'll reflect beams of light from start to finish. Make sure the right color of light reaches the right finish line. You will learn all about wavelength, period and frequency in this engaging puzzle game. When you complete your rainbow task, take the quiz to show off your color and light mastery.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (53) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (17087) 3.8 stars.

Activity 3: 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 (35308) 3.8 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: 6 min

The Physics Detective

You will help a detective to find a stone lost by the professor. In the process, you learn about the properties of waves and light. Follow the directions from the detective to solve the mystery. You'll find clues, crack the lock code, and learn about light all at the same time. Solve the mystery to collect your prize!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (33) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (16754) 3.1 stars.

Activity 6: 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 (6678) 3.3 stars.

Description

Standards

AR Science

Topics

MS-PS4.B-4 Electromagnetic Waves vs. Mechanical Waves

Vocabulary

transmission, refraction, lenses, convex, concave, electromagnetic waves, microscopes, telescopes, periscopes, degree of refraction, absorption, focus, refractive index, prism, reflection, refraction, absorption, light, wavelength, visible light, color, primary colors, opaque, visible spectrum, ROYGBIV, EM Spectrum, non-visible light, wavelength, frequency, period, amplitude, waves, sound waves, frequency, amplitude, wavelength, hertz, crest, transverse, longitudinal, surface, SI units, proportional, energy, oscillation, sonar system, waves, wavelength, frequency, amplitude, wavelength, trough, peak, period, compression, rarefaction, Seismic P waves,, refraction, reflection, absorption, wavelength, energy, electromagnetic spectrum, gamma rays, x-rays, infrared, ultraviolet, visible light, microwaves, radio waves,, waves, electromagnetic waves, mechanical waves, physics, vacuum, medium, water waves, sound waves, seismic waves, wavelength, frequency, radio, microwaves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet light, X-rays, gamma rays, visible light spectrum (ROYGBIV)