The Magic Schoolbus
Gets an Earful
Travel with Mrs. Frizzle and her class to match sounds with their sources.
Sound: Games
Online games are a fun way to learn more about science topics. Here you will find links to an assortment of interactive games and activities for use at home or in the classroom. These games are designed for a variety of skill levels and interests. They can be used in a computer lab, on an interactive whiteboard, or on individual devices. Flash, Java, Shockwave, QuickTime or other interactive plug-ins may be required.
The Magic Schoolbus
Standing Wave Patterns
Play with wave patterns to see the trough and crest and how wave length affects a sound wave.
Pitch Me a Curve
Watch sound waves while getting instruction on how sound waves work — learn about pitch — very cool.
Sound Smarts
Challenge yourself with this quiz on the Basics of Sound.
Thunderstorm Stopwatch
CRASH! Did that thunder follow a flash of lightning? What can the sound of thunder tell us? Figure out how far away the lightning is by using the thunder stopwatch, with three challenge levels.
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