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Students investigate the different properties of waves. In this physics lesson, students identify the nature of waves, the types and characteristics of waves. They identify the different properties of waves.
Fifth graders look at different types of waves. In this wave lesson, 5th graders find the difference and similarities of electromagnetic and physical waves. They review the components of waves such as crest, trough, wavelength, and wave height.
Sixth graders experiment with the transfer of energy in different types of waves. For this energy transfer and wave lesson, 6th graders complete three activities. They experiment with energy transfer by observing and sketching what happens to a Slinky. They define vocabulary which includes" refraction, diffraction, reflection, and absorption. They present an oral explanation of one activity and complete a graphic organizer showing the parts of a wave.
Learners use the National Geographic Wave Simulator to experiment with creating different types of waves, and draw waves based on the heights and lengths of familiar structures around the school.
Students explain tsunamis. For this oceanic lesson, students study the parts of an ocean wave and what type of wave creates a tsunamis. They will design a simulation of a tsunami using a slinky. Students will compare regular ocean waves to a tsunami.
Students explore ocean waves. They begin by learning the components of a wave, and then discuss the meaning of wave height and wavelength. A demonstration sparks discussion about how to make waves, and an activity with the National Geographic Wave
Sixth graders discover the properties of different waves as they rotate around to several learning stations. In this scientific observation lesson, 6th graders apply the types of waves to the behavior they exhibit. This lesson does not include instructions or information on the 8 wave stations.
In this physics 240 worksheet, students apply concepts of wave speed of a transverse wave to correctly answer the word problems. Students calculate the speed of a transverse wave.
Students evaluate the feasibility of wave energy as an alternative source of energy. In this alternative energy source instructional activity students are introduced to renewable and nonrenewable energy and study energy production.
In this origins of the universe instructional activity, students answer questions that are associated with the video, "Origins: Back to the Beginning." They write short answers or fill in the blanks with material from the movie or from their prior knowledge.