Both light and sound travel as waves. Sound waves must be transmitted through some kind of medium whether it is a solid, liquid, or gas. Light does not need a medium to propagate. Thus, in the vacuum of outer space, you can see but not hear. In this unit, you will learn many interesting facts about waves, sound ,and light. (Prentice Hall Conceptual Physics-Paul Hewitt)
Lectures and Notes:
Syllabus (Conceptual Physics)
Safety Contract
Chapter 25 Student Notes (Waves)
Chapter 26 Student Notes (Sound Waves)
Chapter 27 Student Notes (Light Waves)
Chapter 25 PowerPoint Lecture (Waves)
Chapter 26 PowerPoint Lecture (Sound Waves)
Chapter 27 PowerPoint Lecture (Light Waves)
Worksheets:
Worksheet: Ch25 Defining Terms
Worksheet: Ch25 Concept Review
Worksheet: Ch26 Defining Terms
Worksheet: Ch26 Concept Review
Worksheet: Ch27 Defining Terms
Worksheet: Ch27 Concept Review
Worksheet: Wave Unit Test Review (key)
Labs and Classroom Activities:
Lab: Making a Model Eardrum
Lab: Doppler Effect
Lab: Simulating an Earthquake
Lab: Making a Dirkon Camera
Lab: Waves (pHet simulation)
Lab: Slinkies and Waves
Lab: Making a Bullroarer
Lab: Making a Capuchin Sundial (template)
Lab: Making a Whistle
Textbook Resources:
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Videos
Light waves, visible and invisible (video wks)
What is Color? (video wks)
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