Assignment: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

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6 activities: 2 games, 4 assessments

40 min

Activity 1: 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 (19) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (7841) 3.3 stars.

Activity 2: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min

Assessment with 3 questions chosen from Electromagnetic Waves vs. Mechanical Waves.

3 questions assessment

Activity 3: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min

Assessment with 3 questions chosen from Electromagnetic Waves vs. Mechanical Waves.

3 questions assessment

Activity 4: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min

Assessment with 3 questions chosen from Waves and Their Properties.

3 questions assessment

Activity 5: 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 (35451) 3.8 stars.

Activity 6: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min

Assessment with 3 questions chosen from Waves and Their Properties.

3 questions assessment