Physics class sure can have its ups and downs! The first in a series of seven interactives from the Waves and Sound series introduces young learners to the concept of wavelength. Scholars work through the interactive to discover the anatomy of a wave, types of waves, and how to calculate wavelength.

Concepts

wavelength, transverse waves, longitudinal waves, patterns, waves, frequency, wave crests

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Incorporate the interactive into an introductory lesson about waves
• Print the questions from the resources section and give them as an assessment
  

Classroom Considerations

• Individuals need a computer with Internet access to use the simulation
  

Pros

• The resource contains a total of 36 interactive questions in three categories
• Offers users hints as they work through the content
  

Cons

• None