Waves

Objectives

1. Explain the relationship between waves, energy, and matter.
2. Describe the difference between transverse waves and compressional waves.
3. Describe the relationship between the frequency and wavelength of a wave.
4. Explain why waves travel at different speeds.
5. Explain how waves can reflect from some surfaces.
6. Explain how waves change direction when they move from one material to another.
7. Describe how waves are able to bend around barriers.
Picture

Vocabulary

What are Waves?

1. Wave
2. Mechanical Wave
3. Transverse Wave
4. Compressional Wave
5.Electromagnetic Wave

Wave Properties

1. Amplitude
2. Wavelength
3. Frequency

Wave Behavior

1. Reflection
2. Refraction
3. Diffraction
4. Interference

Power Points

Wave Notes
Types of Waves  PowerPoint
Slinky Lab     PowerPoint
Slinky Lab    Sheet     Data
Slinky Lab    Report

Websites & Activities

Electromagnetic Waves

Objectives

1. Explain how electromagnetic waves are produced.
2. Describe the properties of electromagnetic waves.
3. Explain differences among kinds of electromagnetic waves.
4. Identify uses for different kinds of electromagnetic waves.
5. Describe different ways of using electromagnetic waves to communicate.
6. Compare and contrast AM and FM radio signals

Vocabulary

The Nature of EM Waves

1. Electromagnetic Wave
2. Radiant Energy

The EM Spectrum

1. Electromagnetic Spectrum
2. Radio Wave
3. Infrared Wave
4. Visible Light
5. Ultraviolet Radiation
6. X ray
7. Gamma Ray

Using EM Waves

1. Carrier Wave
2. Global Positioning System

PowerPoints

Electromagnetic Waves     PowerPoint

Prism Lab     PowerPoint     Report

Websites & Activities

Light, Mirrors, Reflection

Powerpoints

Light, Mirrors and Lenses     Powerpoint