Interactive
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Oscillator Chain Model

For Students 9th - 10th
In this simulation a series of coupled oscillators in a chain with anchored ends can be investigated for their wave properties.
Interactive
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Ejs Transverse Wave Model

For Students 9th - 10th
A simulation for examining the transverse wave motion of a string. Wave variables can be changed using sliders. Includes suggested activities.
Interactive
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Ejs Reflection and Refraction Between Taut Strings Model

For Students 9th - 10th
In this simulation, two strings with different densities are held tautly as a wave pulses along them. Variables can be changed to alter the relative densities of the strings, as well as the type of wave pulse.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Holt Physics Chapter 11: Vibrations and Waves Pendulum Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity Pendulum from Holt Physics Chapter 11 Vibrations and Waves uses the calculator and the VIB program calculate the period of a pendulum on different planets.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Sound Waves and Music: Pitch and Frequency

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this interactive physics tutorial to introduce students to the concepts of pitch and frequency in sound waves.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Sound Waves and Music: Intensity and the Decibel Scale

For Students 9th - 10th
Students explore intensity of sound waves and the decibel scale in this interactive physics tutorial.
Interactive
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Doppler Effect Model

For Students 9th - 10th
A simulation of the Doppler Effect, where a change in wave frequency can be observed from the reference frame of the wave source, an observer, or the medium.
Website
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Sound Wave and Music Table of Contents

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners investigate the nature of a sound wave, sound properties, resonance, musical instruments, and standing waves. The tutorial consists of lessons and problems to check for understanding.
Unit Plan
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Standing Wave Patterns

For Students 9th - 10th
Educational tutorial highlights standing wave patterns. Discover more about them and be sure to click on the animations for additional study.
Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Refraction of Sound

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of refraction and its application to sound waves. Using analogies, graphics and real-life applications, this page and those that accompany it explain why and when sound waves bend.
Website
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Architecture for Acoustics

For Students 9th - 10th
A physics tutorial on designing an auditorium and solving the problem of sound reflection. Illustrated.
Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Reverberation

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial from a hypertext physics course book that discusses reverberation. Illustrated.
Graphic
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Sound Level Measurement

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page for a hypertext physics course. Users can access subjects ranging from the sound wave parameters that effect hearing and communication to OSHA worplace standards.
Graphic
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Sound and Hearing

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page for a hypertext course on physics. Accesses a range of topics from hearing to sound measurement to sound propoation to musical instruments.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Sound Waves and Music: Boundary Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
Students study animations and diagrams to learn about the reflection behavior of sound waves.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Sound Waves and Music: Forced Vibration

For Students 9th - 10th
With videos, illustrated diagrams, and informational text, students learn about sound waves as forced vibrations.
eBook
Other

Wikibooks: Physics Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
A handy resource that gives an overview of equations and definitions pertinent to an introductory, college-level physics course, with two of its three sections focusing on motion-related topics and principles.
PPT
John Wiley & Sons

Wiley: Physical Geography: Animation: Wave Refraction

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief animation that demonstrates the impact of waves on headlands and on bays explaining how waves shape sea arches and beaches.
Article
University of Kentucky

The Physics and Math of Music

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Read about a math research project done by three college students which helps us see physics and math in music. Here's a great approach for integrating curriculum!
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Physics of Hearing: Sound

For Students 11th - 12th
describe sound as a longitudinal wave.By the end of this section, you will be able to define sound and hearing and
eBook
Libre Text

Libre Texts: Physics: Electromagnetic Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
Utilize this wiki-type page created by students and faculty members to gain a higher understanding of the electromagnetic waves. Study the equations to comprehend how different variables can affect characteristics of wavelengths.
Unit Plan
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Resonance and Standing Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
Educational tutorial features a physics classroom tutorial on natural frequency.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Refraction and the Ray Model of Light: Boundary Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
In this physics tutorial, focus on the refraction of light in great detail. Explore the conceptual and mathematical principles governing the bending of waves as they cross the boundary between two media.
Graphic
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Sound Propagation

For Students 9th - 10th
This page and the many pages which are indexed to focus on the behaviors of sound which characterize it as a wave. Reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction and more are clearly illustrated and explained.

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