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Scarlett Middle School

Wave Properties and Information

Pace: 10 class periods
Checkpoint: 26 May

BIG IDEAS
PS4.A: Wave Properties
  • A simple wave has a repeating pattern with a specific wavelength, frequency, and amplitude. (MS-PS4-1)
  • A sound wave needs a medium through which it is transmitted. (MS-PS4-2)

PS4.B: Electromagnetic Radiation
  • When light shines on an object, it is reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through the object, depending on the object’s material and the frequency (color) of the light. (MS-PS4-2)
  • The path that light travels can be traced as straight lines, except at surfaces between different transparent materials (e.g., air and water, air and glass) where the light path bends. (MS-PS4-2)
  • A wave model of light is useful for explaining brightness, color, and the frequency-dependent bending of light at a surface between media. (MS-PS4-2)
  • However, because light can travel through space, it cannot be a matter wave, like sound or water waves. (MS-PS4-2)

PS4.C: Information Technologies and Instrumentation
  • Digitized signals (sent as wave pulses) are a more reliable way to encode and transmit information. (MS-PS4-3)​

LS1.D: Information Processing
-Each sense receptor responds to different inputs (electromagnetic, mechanical, chemical), transmitting them as signals that travel along nerve cells to the brain. The signals are then processed in the brain, resulting in immediate behaviors or memories.
Performance Expectations:​
MS-PS4-1.Use mathematical representations to describe a simple model for waves that includes how the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a wave.
MS-PS4-2.Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials.
MS-PS4-3.Integrate qualitative scientific and technical information to support the claim that digitized signals are a more reliable way to encode and transmit information than analog signals. 
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Purpose of Unit and IB Connections


Key Concept:
Relationship
Related Concept:
​
Energy
Patterns
Models
Global Context:
Scientific and technical innovation
Conceptual Understanding:  
​Wave energy is found in a variety of relationships used in creative expression.

Statement of Inquiry: 
​Information moves based on a pattern of energy changes.

Pretest and Differentiation

If you score a 90% or above on this pretest on your first attempt you will not need to complete any of the practice for this unit and an accelerated assignment will be provided.  The pretest is not open internet or buddy or book.  This pretest will be timed and may only be completed in class. 
Practice Pretest

Part 1: Parts of a Wave

  • A simple wave has a repeating pattern with a specific wavelength, frequency, and amplitude. (MS-PS4-1)

Outline

Wave properties need to be visible to students to promote understanding. Use tuning forks, rope springs, and slinkies to model waves and their properties!
Materials Required:
Slinkies (1 per group)
Rope Springs (1 per group)
Beaker or shallow dish (1 per group)
Tuning Fork (2 of different sizes per group)

Parts of a Wave Essential Question and Skills

  1. Review the esential questions and I can statements for this unit. 
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11-12 May
#1 Cornell Notes: Ch9.1 Harmonic Motion
#2 Cornell Notes and Self Quiz: Wave Period
​#3 Parts of a Wave Practice Page

#1 Cornell Notes: Ch9.1 Harmonic Motion (pgs 218-223)
  1. Use the key terms, your text and the notes below to complete Cornell Notes for this section.  Include diagrams and examples as much as possible.​ 
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Key Terms:
  • linear motion
  • harmonic
  • cycle
  • pendulum
  • period
  • frequency
  • hertz
  • amplitude
  • natural frequency
  • periodic force
  • resonance
#2 Cornell Notes and Self Quiz: Wave Period​
  1. Use Wave Period module from study.com to complete Cornell Notes. When you are done complete the SELF QUIZ. If you score anything below an 80% go back and add to your notes before retaking the self quiz. 
#3 Parts of a Wave PRACTICE Page
  1. Complete "Waves WS2" practice below. Check your answer HERE after you have completed. 
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15-16 May
​#4 Parts of a Wave EdPuzzle
#5 Parts of a Wave Game
#6 Parts of a Wave Mastery Check


​#4 Parts of a Wave EdPuzzle
  1. Complete the "Parts of a Wave" EdPuzzle while taking CORNELL NOTES as needed. 
#5 Parts of a Wave Game​
  1. Complete the REVIEW GAME
#6 Mastery Check in Google CR
  1. Complete the Mastery Check on our Google Classroom.  

Optional Deep Dive

Wave on a String
Click to Run
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Part 2: Sound Waves

  • A sound wave needs a medium through which it is transmitted. (MS-PS4-2)​ 

​16-17 May
​#7 CN and Self Quiz: What are Sound Waves?
#8 CN Book: Ch9.3: Sound
#9 How Sound Works Game and CN

​#7 VIDEO NOTES
Add to your Cornell Notes using What are Sound Waves? from study.com Add details and diagrams to your notes. Complete the quiz. Scores below an 80% should review anything missed, add to your notes and retake the quiz. Record your BEST SCORE on the top of #7

#8 BOOK NOTES: Chapter 9: Section 3 (pgs 232-238)
Use the key terms, your text and the notes below to complete Cornell Notes for this section.  Include diagrams and examples as much as possible. ​
9.3_book.pdf
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#8 Key Terms
  1. Pitch
  2. Decibel
  3. Supersonic
  4. Doppler Effect
#8 Questions to answer:
  1. What is a sound wave? (pg 236)
  2. Why are wavelengths of sound important? (pg 237)
  3. Describe how we hear sound. (pg 238)
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#9 How Sound Works
Complete the HOW SOUND WORKS FLASH NOTES (won't work on iPhones/iPads) and complete with a partner. No need to complete notes unless you choose to. 

​19-22 May
#10 Sound Waves Practice Page
#11 Sound Waves LAB
#12 Sound and Waves Mastery Check

#10 Sound Waves Practice Page
Complete "The nature of Sound Waves" practice below. Check your answer HERE after you have completed
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SKIP AND DO NOT COMPLETE THIS LAB
#11 Sound Waves LAB

Complete the Sound Wave Lab using the PhET simulator to the right with a partner. Each student is responsible for completing their own lab and turning it in
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Young Ears? Check this out!
Sound
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#12 Sound and Waves Mastery Check
  1. Complete the Mastery Check on our Google Classroom.  ​​

Electromagnetic Radiation Part 1

  • When light shines on an object, it is reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through the object, depending on the object’s material and the frequency (color) of the light. (MS-PS4-2)

22 May
#13 VIDEO CN and Self Quiz: Transverse Waves
​#14 BOOK CN: Chapter 9: Section 2 (pgs 225-230)
#15 Waves Flash Notes
#16 Interference Practice Page

#13 VIDEO NOTES and Self Quiz: Transverse Waves
2.  Add to your Cornell Notes using Transverse Wave: Definition, Parts & Examples from study.com Add details and diagrams to your notes. Complete the quiz. Scores below an 80% should review anything missed, add to your notes and retake the quiz. Record your BEST SCORE on the top of the page

​#14 BOOK NOTES: Chapter 9: Section 2 (pgs 225-230)
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Use the key terms, your text and the notes below to complete Cornell Notes for this section.  Include diagrams and examples as much as possible. ​
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#15 Practice 
Complete the WAVES FLASH NOTES (won't work on iPhones/iPads).  No need to complete notes unless you choose to. ​

#16 Interference Practice Page
Complete "Inference of Waves" practice below. Check your answer HERE after you have completed.
Ch 9.2 Key Terms
  • Wave
  • Wavelength
  • Transverse 
  • Longitudinal
  • Reflection (pg229) include a diagram
  • Refraction (pg229) include a diagram
  • Diffraction (pg229) include a diagram
  • Absorption (pg229) include a diagram
  • Constructive Interference
  • Destructive Interference
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23 May
​#17 Exam Review Packet



25-26 May
​Electromagnetic Radiation Part 2

The path that light travels can be traced as straight lines, except at surfaces between different transparent materials (e.g., air and water, air and glass) where the light path bends. (MS-PS4-2)
#18 Bending Light Lab
  1. Use the tool below to complete the Bending Light Lab packet.

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Bending Light
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#19 EdPuzzle: What are Electromagnetic Waves?
  1. Complete the "What are Electromagnetic Waves" EdPuzzle. 

26-2 June
​Electromagnetic Radiation Part 3

  • A wave model of light is useful for explaining brightness, color, and the frequency-dependent bending of light at a surface between media. (MS-PS4-2)
​#20 VIDEO NOTES AND #20 BOOK NOTES: Chapter 10: Section 1 (pgs 246-252)
  1. Add to your Cornell Notes using The Regions of the Electromagnetic Spectrum from study.com Add details and diagrams to your notes. Complete the quiz. Scores below an 80% should review anything missed, add to your notes and retake the quiz. Record your BEST SCORE on the top of the page
  2. Use the key terms, your text and the notes below to complete Cornell Notes for this section.  Include diagrams and examples as much as possible.
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#20 Terms to Know
  1. ​light
  2. incandescence
  3. flourescence
  4. white light
  5. color
  6. photon
  7. Compare the speed of light and the speed of sound. (pg 249)
  8. nanometer
  9. electromagnetic wave
  10. electromagnetic spectrum
  11. Draw the electromagnetic spectrum diagram on pg 252 
#21 Light 
Complete "Light" practice below. Check your answer HERE after you have completed
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 ​​#22 VIDEO NOTES Transmission of Light
  1. Add to your Cornell Notes using Transmission of Light from study.com Add details and diagrams to your notes. Complete the quiz. Scores below an 80% should review anything missed, add to your notes and retake the quiz. Record your BEST SCORE on the top of the page
#23 BOOK NOTES: Chapter 10: Section 3 (pgs 261-267)
  1. Use the key terms, your text and the notes below to complete Cornell Notes for this section.  Include diagrams and examples as much as possible.
 
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#23 Ch10.3 Key Terms
  1. lens
  2. mirror
  3. prism
  4. transparent
  5. translucent
  6. light ray
  7. refelction
  8. refraction
  9. specular reflection
  10. diffuse reflection
  11. index of refraction
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​#24 Reflection, Refraction, Scatter and Absorption
  1. The color of the objects we see in the natural world is a result of the way objects interact with light. Draw a diagram with labels for each type HERE. 
  2. Watch the VIDEO HERE and add notes to your diagram if needed. 
  3. Play the LIGHT GAME as a review.
  4. Take the Practice QUIZ.​

#25 Light Mastery Check
  1. Complete the Mastery Check on our Google Classroom.  
​#24 Reflection, Refraction, Scatter and Absorption GAME

Binder Check Rubric and WAVES POST TEST
  1. Complete the Post Test on our Google Classroom

DEEP DIVE
Molecules and Light LAB
Complete the Sound Wave Lab using the PhET simulator below with a partner. Each student is responsible for completing their own lab and turning it for extra credit by Friday, 3 June.
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Electromagnetic Radiation Part 4

​Outline

​SY 2015-16

  • However, because light can travel through space, it cannot be a matter wave, like sound or water waves. (MS-PS4-2)

Information Technologies and Instrumentation 

  • Digitized signals (sent as wave pulses) are a more reliable way to encode and transmit information. (MS-PS4-3)​

1. Introduction to Matter and Energy
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​#10 LABS
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Part 1:
Complete the Slinky Lab with a partner
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Part 2:
Watch the Labs with your partner. Complete the quiz. Scores below an 80% should review anything missed, add to your notes and retake the quiz. Record your Quiz Grades on the TOP of your #7.

Diffraction & Interference: Physics Lab 
Reflection & Refraction of Light
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