Properties of Waves

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Properties of Waves

Description:

In this activity, students observe and investigate wave properties.

Education Levels:

6, 7, 8

Subject:

Physics, Earth Science

Resource Type:

Activity

Medium:

Text/HTML

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

Beacon Learning Center

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Keywords:

Waves, Earthquakes, Water, Tides, Epicenter

Mediator:

Middle school teachers, Elementary school teachers

Publisher:

Beacon Learning Center

Contributor:

Carol Houck

Is Part Of:

http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/Lessons/Level3SC.asp

Language:

English

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Science

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

Sunshine State Standards Grade Level Expectations: Science (1996)

Strand H: The Nature of Science

Standard 1: The student uses the scientific processes and habits of mind to solve problems.

Benchmark SC.H.1.3.4: The student knows that accurate record keeping, openness, and replication are essential to maintaining an investigator's credibility with other scientists and society.

Conforms To

Sunshine State Standards Grade Level Expectations: Science (1996)

Strand B: Energy

Standard 1: The student recognizes that energy may be changed in form with varying efficiency.

Benchmark SC.B.1.3.6: The student knows the properties of waves (e.g., frequency, wavelength, and amplitude); that each wave consists of a number of crests and troughs; and the effects of different media on waves.

Conforms To

Sunshine State Standards Grade Level Expectations: Science (1996)

Strand H: The Nature of Science

Standard 2: The student understands that most natural events occur in comprehensible, consistent patterns.

Benchmark SC.H.2.3.1: The student recognizes that patterns exist within and across systems.

Conforms To

Sunshine State Standards Grade Level Expectations: Science (1996)

Strand B: Energy

Standard 1: The student recognizes that energy may be changed in form with varying efficiency.

Benchmark SC.B.1.3.1: The student identifies forms of energy and explains that they can be measured and compared.

Conforms To

Sunshine State Standards Grade Level Expectations: Science (1996)

Strand A: The Nature of Matter

Standard 2: The student understands the basic principles of atomic theory.

Benchmark SC.A.2.3.1: The student describes and compares the properties of particles and waves.

Conforms To

Sunshine State Standards Grade Level Expectations: Language Arts (1996)

Strand B: Writing

Standard 2: The student writes to communicate ideas and information effectively.

The student selects and uses appropriate formats for writing, including narrative, persuasive, and expository formats, according to the intended audience, purpose, and occasion.

Conforms To

Sunshine State Standards Grade Level Expectations: Language Arts (1996)

Strand B: Writing

Standard 2: The student writes to communicate ideas and information effectively.

The student writes text, notes, outlines, comments, and observations that demonstrate comprehension of content and experiences from a variety of media.

Conforms To

Sunshine State Standards Grade Level Expectations: Science (1996)

Strand C: Force and Motion

Standard 1: The student understands that types of motion may be described, measured, and predicted.

Benchmark SC.C.1.3.2: The student knows that vibrations in materials set up wave disturbances that spread away from the source (e.g., sound and earthquake waves).

This data provided by the Achievement Standards Network

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