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Wave Riders
Sound, light, wave parts and how information travels. Surf the waves to the beach.
Grades 4 & 6–8Surf race1–6 players or teamsNo student loginsWorks offline
Try it free with your class: the demo runs right in your browser for 5 questions or 5 minutes, whichever comes first. No sign-up needed.
Or get every game, including all future games, with the All-Access Teacher License for $150.

What students practice
Wave parts, sound and light, reflection and refraction, the electromagnetic spectrum, wave speed, digital vs. analog information
Great for
Whole-class review on the smartboard, science centers, test prep, early finishers and sub plans. No prep and no student logins.
Standards
OAS 4.PS4.1–3 · 8.PS4.1, 3 · 6.PS4.2
NGSS: 4-PS4-1–3 · MS-PS4-1–3
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How it works
- Open the game file in any web browser: Chromebooks, laptops or your smartboard. No accounts, no student logins and no internet needed once it's downloaded.
- Enter the players or teams, then press Start.
- Students take turns on one shared screen, so the whole class can play together on a projector or smartboard.
- Each purchase includes the game file and a one-page Quick Start guide.
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