Thursday, 2-28-13 Today we will warm up with a simulated test. The test will challenge your science reasoning skills while preparing you for the upcoming tests in your near future: ACT, MME, SAT, tests you take in college, etc. Procedure: Put name, date, and class period at the top. Read "Passage VI" and answer the six (6) questions based on the information provided. When done, quietly wait until instructed. You will turn this in for credit.

Now that you've completed the questions, turn to the person sitting next to you and compare answers. Each table should come to an agreement as to which answers are best and make necessary corrections to their papers. Be sure you have discussed why you chose the answer, as you'll be called on to explain. Put your first and last name at the top of the page along with the date and class period.

ACT/MME or any other type of If you would like a study guide to help you prepare for the ACT/MME or any other type of standardized test, see Mr. Kipp and he will provide the information for you. Another useful site: http://www.actstudent.org/

Concepts from Tuesday: Transverse vs. Longitudinal (compression) Waves A "standing wave" - aka a stationary wave - is a wave that remains in a constant position.

Turn to page 380 in your text. Here, you can read about: standing waves nodes antinodes wave phase reflected wave etc.

Standing Waves, Nodes vs. Antinodes

Today's Lab Activity: You will be creating various waves on a spring by making vibrations at one end of it. Groups of three (3) people. One (1) spring per group. Turn in to basket when done. Demos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BN5-JSsu_4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D78iOeKo2n0