Assignment: Types of Waves and Their Roles 8.P.3A Assignment

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4 activities: 4 games

85 min

Activity 1: 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!

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Teacher Ratings (40) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (4822) 3.6 stars.

Activity 2: 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.

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Teacher Ratings (44) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (24347) 3.5 stars.

Activity 3: 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!

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Teacher Ratings (149) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (12046) 3.1 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 30 min

Wave Combinator

Your pals find a mysterious wave combinator in the yard, but can you figure out how waves interact? And just what is amplitude, anyway?

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Teacher Ratings (29) 4.5 stars.

Student Ratings (1369) 2.6 stars.