Created by Hannah G on
5 activities: 5 games
76 minActivity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min
Help the sound wave to travel through different kinds of materials as far as you can! In this journey you will learn how different materials affect propagation of sound waves.
Teacher Ratings (5) 3.8 stars.
Student Ratings (247) 2.4 stars.
Activity 2: 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 (13699) 3.8 stars.
Activity 3: Question Game. Estimated duration: 21 min
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!
Teacher Ratings (40) 3.7 stars.
Student Ratings (4804) 3.6 stars.
Activity 4: 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 (141) 4.1 stars.
Student Ratings (10985) 3.1 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 (41) 4.0 stars.
Student Ratings (21774) 3.5 stars.