Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 10 min
Assessment with 10 questions from Properties of Waves.
10 questions assessment
Activity 2: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min
Wave Interference - Waves
Make waves with a dripping faucet, speaker, or laser. 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 (17) 3.0 stars.
Student Ratings (5871) 3.5 stars.
Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 6 min
The Physics Detective
You will help a detective to find a stone lost by the professor. In the process, you learn about the properties of waves and light. Follow the directions from the detective to solve the mystery. You'll find clues, crack the lock code, and learn about light all at the same time. Solve the mystery to collect your prize!
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (33) 4.3 stars.
Student Ratings (16793) 3.1 stars.
Activity 4: 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 (35543) 3.8 stars.