Assignment: Waves

Created by Reese K on

4 activities: 4 games

47 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?

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Teacher Ratings (22) 3.4 stars.

Student Ratings (7842) 3.7 stars.

Activity 2: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Waves Intro - Light

Make light waves with a laser, and discover what determines the color of light. 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 (9) 3.3 stars.

Student Ratings (8064) 3.3 stars.

Activity 3: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Wave Interference - Diffraction

Experiment with diffraction through elliptical, rectangular, or irregular apertures. Adjust the aperture dimensions and/or wavelength to discover the effect on the diffraction pattern. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

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Teacher Ratings (1) 3.0 stars.

Student Ratings (173) 3.0 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 (43) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (23411) 3.5 stars.