Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Wavelength and Energy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will calculate energy, frequency, or wavelength. After calculating, students graph their data and answer analysis questions.
Website
NASA

Rxte Learning Center: Frequency, Wave Length, and Energy Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource focuses on the relationship between the frequency, wavelength and speed of light. Has a link to an interactive activity relating frequency, wavelength, and energy.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Guitar Fundamentals: Wavelength, Frequency, & Speed

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a rockin' project for guitarists with an interest in the physics behind music. If you have ever wondered why the pitch of the note changes when you fret the string, this project will help you understand by applying basic...
Unit Plan
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: The Wave Equation

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough explanation of the wave equation (Speed = Wavelength * Frequency). A data table and questions to check one's understanding are also part of this lesson.
Lesson Plan
Space Telescope Science Institute

Amazing Space: Star Light, Star Bright

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This online exploration provides an opportunity to identify the different properties of waves and the relationship that exists between energy, wavelength, and frequency. Correlate images from the Hubble Telescope to the wavelength,...
Unit Plan
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Nodes and Antinodes

For Students 9th - 10th
In this thorough lesson, nodes and antinodes are explained and compared to crests and troughs. A "Check Your Understanding," set of questions is included at the end of the lesson with answers.
Unit Plan
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Behavior of Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
Boundary behavior, incident pulse, reflected pulse,and transmitted pulse are explained in this thorough tutorial. Animation and drawings are used to clarify the concepts.
Handout
University of California

Uc Berkeley: Radio Spectrum

For Students 9th - 10th
From a course titled "Structure and Interpretation of Signals and Systems." A discussion of the entire radio spectrum, listing wavelength and frequency values for its various parts. The uses of each region of the radio spectrum is...
Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Color

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Georgia State University discusses the location of visible light on the electromagnetic spectrum. Includes the wavelength values for various colors of light within the visible light spectrum.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Physics Tutorial: Waves: The Wave Equation

For Students 9th - 10th
This physics tutorial attempts to explain the wave equation in a three-part example problem.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Electromagnetic Spectrum

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn what an electromagnetic wave is, gain a feel for the main parts of the spectrum, and work on problems involving basic properties of electromagnetic...
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Pennsylvania State University

Kettering University: Doppler Effect and Sonic Boom

For Students 9th - 10th
Incredible set of animations demonstrating the Doppler effect and shockwaves resulting from supersonic aircraft.
Unit Plan
Miss Bupp's Class

Miss Bupp's Class: Waves Science Unit

For Students 3rd - 5th
Enter Miss Bupp's class as she teaches a unit on waves. This extensive unit includes lesson plans, videos, assessments, and hands-on activities to make learning about waves and their characteristics fun and engaging.

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