Created by Karla C on
5 activities: 5 games
57 minActivity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 18 min
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!
Teacher Ratings (19) 4.3 stars.
Student Ratings (7811) 3.3 stars.
Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 9 min
En route to the beach, you embark upon a brave journey to learn about electromagnetic and mechanical waves and fight monsters to gain hidden treasure. Answer questions to gain entry to each room where a monster is hiding to protect the ruby treasure. You will use your bucket and beach umbrella to attack and defend against this monster for the treasure. Grab your umbrella, and let's go!
Teacher Ratings (50) 3.8 stars.
Student Ratings (9347) 3.6 stars.
Activity 3: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min
Make waves with a dripping faucet, and observe the top-view or side-view of the wave. 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.
Teacher Ratings (10) 3.2 stars.
Student Ratings (7047) 3.3 stars.
Activity 4: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min
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.
Teacher Ratings (9) 3.3 stars.
Student Ratings (8341) 3.3 stars.
Activity 5: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min
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.
Teacher Ratings (44) 4.0 stars.
Student Ratings (24347) 3.5 stars.