Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 10 min
Assessment with 10 questions from Sound Waves.
10 questions assessment
Activity 2: 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 (149) 4.1 stars.
Student Ratings (12046) 3.1 stars.
Activity 3: 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 (4822) 3.6 stars.
Activity 4: 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.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (44) 4.0 stars.
Student Ratings (24347) 3.5 stars.
Activity 5: 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 (6802) 3.4 stars.
Activity 6: 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 (149) 4.1 stars.
Student Ratings (12046) 3.1 stars.
Activity 7: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 6 min
Eureka - Resounding Wave
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.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (55) 3.7 stars.
Student Ratings (13726) 3.8 stars.