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Waves
Students identify the different parts of a wave. In this physics lesson, students explain how animals communicate using sound waves. They discuss the effect of Navy's sonar on dolphins and whales.
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Jell-O Optics
Students observe an activity with Jell-O to learn about optics. In this investigative lesson students fill out a handout on the activity that helps them to investigate the index of refraction and the speed of light.
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Honors Chemistry I
In this honor chemistry I worksheet, students use all available resources to answer each question given. Students apply their knowledge of light, quantum theory of light, Bohr's model, photoelectric theory.
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Can You See the Music?
Fourth graders examine the makeup of the electromagnetic spectrum and how the various forms of EMRs are similar and different from each other. They, in pairs, solve problems from worksheets imbedded in this lesson plan.
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Ways to See the Sun
Students examine how the regions of the Sun are studied using spectroscopy. They investigate the electromagnetic spectrum and the types of radiation that are associated with it. They use prisms and CD's to examine the light spectrum....
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Transmitter Hunt
Students experiment with radio transmitters. In this transmission of waves lesson, students use an FM radio, an attenuate, and the frequency to locate a radio transmitter. Students discuss outcomes.
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Quantum Physics
Students discuss the mass-energy relationship based on Einstein's work. They calculate the energy released in various scenerios and sketch diagrams for the Lyman, Balmer and Pfund Series. In groups, they discuss the role of photons and...
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Scientific Images & Animations
Learners view a variety of scientific images and animations. They explore the world of science and visual art. Students enrich their knowledge through animation examinations of thoughts and feelings and awesome color rainbows of...
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Planet Structure & Interior
Students compare Jupiter and Earth. In this Earth and space studies lesson, students compare the composition of Earth and Jupiter and analyze how the composition affects the rate at which the planets spin.
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A Look At Sunspots
Learners research how the development of new technology has increased our knowledge of how the sun works. This lesson is part of a three-part series aimed at showing students how our knowledge of the universe must be inferred through the...
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Understanding Symbols
In this symbols worksheet, students read about how different symbols are used to represent variables or constants in equations. Then students complete 3 problems.
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The Human Ear
Students explore the human ear. In this biology lesson plan, students develop a better understanding of the various parts of the human ear as they explore a hands-on apparatus.
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Investigation of Timbre
Students design an experiment to analyze the timbre of different instruments. In this physics lesson, students analyze the missing quality in sound. They discuss their results in class.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Wavelength and Energy
Students will calculate energy, frequency, or wavelength. After calculating, students graph their data and answer analysis questions.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Sound and Light
The Sound and Light unit provides students with an understanding of sound and light waves through the theme of the "Sunken Treasure," a continuous story line throughout the lessons. In Lessons 1-5, students learn about sound, and in...
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: What's the Frequency, Roy G. Biv
In this very detailed lesson plan from NASA, students investigate wavelength and frequency within the electromagnetic spectrum.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Frequency, Wavelength, and Pitch
To provide an overview of the relationship between frequency, wavelength, and pitch
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Light
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following tutorial students will describe the relationships between speed, wavelength, and frequency of light. They will understand the photoelectric effect...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Electromagnetic Waves: Origin and Theory
Discusses the history of the discovery and study of electromagnetism, the scientists who worked on it, the basic principle, how wavelength and frequency are related, and types of electromagnetic waves.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Physics of Hearing: Speed of Sound, Frequency, and Wavelength
By the end of this section, you will be able to define pitch; describe the relationship between the speed of sound, its frequency, and its wavelength; describe the effects on the speed of sound as it travels through various media; and...
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Wavelength Lab
This lab is designed to have students investigate the relationship between the speed of a wave, the frequency of the wave and the wavelength of the wave. Students can vary wave speed and frequency. Each of these should be varied while...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Waves and Wave Properties
Students learn about the types of waves and how they change direction, as well as basic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, amplitude and speed. During the presentation of lecture information on wave characteristics and...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Physical Science: Waves and Sound
In this module, students investigate the properties and behavior of different types of waves.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Nodes and Antinodes
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.