Assignment: Waves 8.PS4.1 Assignment

Created by Corey C on

5 activities: 5 games

76 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Light Wave Party Pop

Light Wave Party Pop is an engaging and visually captivating educational game that brings the science of light and electromagnetic waves to life. Students will embark on an exciting journey where they control a photon, navigating vibrant color waves and solving interactive puzzles that reinforce key concepts like wavelength, frequency, and energy. With its playful atmosphere, simple controls, and dynamic learning through play, this game makes complex scientific principles accessible and fun, ensuring students grasp essential content while enjoying a memorable gaming experience. Perfect for reinforcing classroom lessons in an immersive, hands-on way!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (15) 4.5 stars.

Student Ratings (4481) 3.0 stars.

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 (150) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (12420) 3.1 stars.

Activity 3: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Waves Intro - Water

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.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (10) 3.2 stars.

Student Ratings (7193) 3.3 stars.

Activity 4: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Waves Intro - Water

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.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (10) 3.2 stars.

Student Ratings (7193) 3.3 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Wave Adventure

Travel through a fantastic world and its villages while completing mini-games and learning about the waves.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (48) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (23411) 3.9 stars.