1. Write on the Construction Paper
Design a Wave
Write on the Construction Paper

2. Design a Wave On your paper, draw a straight line across the middle
Draw a transverse wave on the line that you just drew

3. Design a Wave Label each of the following things on your wave: Crest
Trough
Amplitude
Wavelength
Frequency

4. Design a Wave
Using a ruler measure the following parts of your wave IN CENTIMETERS
1. Amplitude: ________cm
2. Wavelength: _______cm
Determine the frequency in Hertz (Hz) of your wave (count the number of waves on the pg)

5. Design-A-Wave Reflection
Answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES on the back of your paper.
Look at a wave belonging to someone at your table. What is their FREQUENCY? How does it compare to yours?
Ex: “Alex had a frequency of 5 Hertz. This is Higher than my frequency.”
Of the two frequencies, which one contains the most energy?

6. Design-A-Wave Reflection
Look at a wave belonging to someone at your table. What is their WAVELENGTH? How does it compare to yours?
Ex: “Julia had a wavelength of 13cm. This is smaller than my wavelength.”
Of the two wavelengths, which one has the MOST ENERGY?

7. Design-A-Wave Reflection
5. Copy and complete the following statements: Wavelength and frequency are related. As wavelength ___________ (increases/decreases), frequency____________ (increases/decreases). 6. Color your wave