TABLE OF CONTENTS - Lindbergh School District

Prove independence of vertical and horizontal
components by videotaping and graphing experimental
data
Videotape Hotwheel and calculate velocities.
Present videotape to class. Graded by
Rubric.
Strand 12: Waves and Sound
Major Objectives IS Suggested Activities Suggested Assessments
Identify the characteristics properties of waves Classroom discussion of waves. Properly label components of a wave in
Identify period frequency, wavelength, and amplitude
of waves
Make a variety of waves with a slinky in the lab.
short answer test question.
Apply equation problems v = f pi to
simple problems in constructed response
test question.
Calculate wave speed and identify factors effecting
speed
Classroom discussion of wave speed.
List factors which effect wave speed in
short answer test question.
Determine the relationship between frequency and
wavelength
Using a slinky demonstrate inverse relationship. Diagram waves in lab notebook. Label
parts.
Determine the behavior of waves at boundaries Practice making reflected waves with slinky. Describe reflected wave at fixed and free
boundary in written lab report.
Distinguish between constructive and destructive
interference
Classroom discussion of constructive and
destructive interference.
Sketch the resultant wave given two
waves in constructed response test
question.
Define standing waves and describe their
characteristics
Draw and label a standing wave.
Answer multiple choice questions about
waves.
Calculate the frequency of a beat given two waves Classroom discussion of the frequency of a beat. Apply the boat equation in constructed
response test question.
Draw fundamental and several harmonics for open and
closed end pipes
Demonstrate several harmonics using pipes. Draw and calculate fundamental and first
three harmonic frequencies.
Understand Doppler effect ad determine the frequency
of approaching and receding sources
Classroom discussion of the Doppler effect.
Sketch the wave patterns and frequencies
created by Doppler effect in constructed
response test question.
Calculate speed of sound Using starter pistol at 250m calculate velocity. Write results of lab in report.
Calculate frequency, wavelength or velocity given two
variables
Classroom discussion of calculating frequency,
wave length and velocity.
Apply v = f pi equation in short answer
test question.
Calculate frequency of various harmonics or the
fundamental wave of a musical instrument
Given a violin calculate the frequency and first
two harmonics.
Answer multiple choice questions about
harmonics.
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