Wave Properties Warm-ups There must be a positive and negative in everything in the universe in order to complete a circuit or circle, without which there would be no activity, no motion. - John McDonald ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #1 How do the following instruments produce sound? ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #2 What types of energy are involved when a slinky moves from the top of the stairs to the bottom? ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #3 What are the two types of waves that can be made with a slinky? ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #4 Label the graph with the terms below: Wavelength Crest Trough Amplitude ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #5 When these two waves meet at point P what will the resultant amplitude be? ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #6 Draw the following and label the crest, trough, amplitude, and wave length. ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #7 Solve the following equation algebraically for frequency and wavelength. Check with a partner for accuracy. ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #8 What is the velocity of an ocean wave travels 15 m in 30.1 second? ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #9 What give diamonds their sparkle? ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #10 Describe why you can see yourself in a mirror. ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #11 Give an example of reflection, refraction, and diffraction. ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #12 Describe what you see when an image forms in a mirror. ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #13 How can theater lights be used to manipulate what an audience member sees? ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #14 Why is it important to cite the source of all information including pictures in a presentation? ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #15 What makes an effective group presentation? ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #16 Discuss with your group, one source that you have found while researching light. ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #17 Discuss with your group the order of who is going to present each slide of your presentation. ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #18 Practice your part of the presentation with one group member. ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #19 Discuss with your group and make sure that you have a source for all the information that you collected. ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #20 What are three interesting facts you learned during the class presentation? ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #21 Write down two question that you would like to ask you teacher about waves. ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC
Day #22 Discuss with a neighbor any lingering questions before the Unit 6 assessment. ©2014, Simplify Science Select LLC