Waves

Key Questions

Wave Basics & Measurement

  • What is a wave?
  • What are the parts of a wave?
  • How can we measure waves?

Types of Waves

  • What are mechanical waves?
  • What are electromagnetic waves?
  • What is the difference between a mechanical & an electromagnetic wave?
  • How does sound work?
  • How does light/color work?

Waves & Technology

  • How can we use waves to transmit information?

Videos

Bill Nye: Waves

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Search Brainpop & Study Jams for videos on how sight and hearing work!

Graphics

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Other Resources

Discovery Techbook

Log in to DE Techbook & search for videos, articles, graphics, & games on:

  • waves
  • sound, hearing
  • electromagnetic spectrum
  • light, color, sight

Check out Magic School Bus: "In the Haunted House", "Gets a Bright Idea", & "Makes a Rainbow"

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