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Instructional Video

Waves

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Calculating frequency is so easy it Hertz! The video begins by describing transverse and longitudinal waves, and then it explores their properties and applications. Finally, it applies this to the formulaic relationships between wave speed, wave frequency, and wavelength.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
transverse waves, longitudinal waves, sound waves, electromagnetic waves, radio waves, wavelength, wave motion, properties of waves, light waves, waves, frequency, hertz, reflections, refraction, diffusion
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Additional Tags
science
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Instructional Ideas
  • Explore waves on this simulation: https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/wave-on-a-string/wave-on-a-string_en.html
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires prior knowledge of reflection, refraction, and diffusion as related to light and sound
  • Video is a great way to reteach the concepts in another manner to help those that need a refresher
Pros
  • Highlights vocabulary words for extra emphasis
  • Provides closed captioning for ease of note taking
Cons
  • None
Common Core
RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4