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3 activities: 3 games
40 minActivity 1: 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 (45) 4.0 stars.
Student Ratings (25392) 3.5 stars.
Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 24 min
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!
Teacher Ratings (151) 4.1 stars.
Student Ratings (12439) 3.1 stars.
Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 6 min
You will start this game by looking for hidden objects in a picture. As each object is found, you will read information about sound waves and play a mini-game. The mini-games include matching and multiple choice questions. If you are successful in the mini-games, you will earn puzzle pieces that you will use at the end of the game to complete a picture.
Teacher Ratings (55) 3.7 stars.
Student Ratings (13774) 3.8 stars.