What phenomena can be described by waves?  How can I create a product of what waves represent to me?  Describe your project idea in detail: 

• What is your idea? Why is this idea a good way to represent the concepts of waves?  Explain.

My idea is to make a YouTube Short/TikTok-like series of individual "shorts" using a whiteboard that efficiently explains each part of the Wave Standards. I plan to make most videos shorter than 60 seconds. I think this is a good way to represent waves because it takes each part of the standards and breaks them down. The videos are brief and comprehensive, so viewers learn lots of content without losing their attention span. 

• How will you create it? (skills)

I will be using a whiteboard to draw out diagrams and outline concepts of the standards. I will also need editing skills, as I will be using editing software to improve the initial recordings.

• What materials will you need?  (include a list)

  1. Whiteboard

  2. Eraser

  3. Expo markers (green and blue)

  4. Phone (to record and edit videos)

  5. Editing software (CapCut)

1. What is a wave?  How are waves produced?  Compare and contrast the 2 types of waves.

2. What is the relationship between f, T, λ, and v of a wave? (conceptual and mathematical)

In your project how will you show how waves are produced and what waves do? 

This will be its own individual YT short. It will probably be the shortest one. First, I will define how waves are produced by a disturbance (and give an example with an illustration of the disturbance). Then I will write out that they carry energy.

In your project how will you illustrate the 2 types of waves?  

This second short will be more comprehensive. I will first define how each wave is produced. Then, I will provide illustrations of each and compare their features by mapping them out on the illustrations. 

In your project how will you show the difference between the frequency and period of a wave? 

This will be the third short. I will first define what each concept is. Then I will write out their inverse mathematical relationships, and then further back this up by explaining why the relationship works.

In your project how will you use the mathematical relationship relating wave speed, frequency, and wavelength?  v = f λ   Create your own mathematical problem relevant to your project.   Be sure to use the correct units for each concept. 

This is the last short in for Standards 1 and 2. I will define the equation above, labeling each part (ex. v = velocity). I will also label each part with units (m/s, hz, meters). Then, I will write up a scenario with ocean waves--with a small illustration--and then solve the equation, showing where I plug in the values.

1. What are the necessary conditions for a wave to demonstrate interference?  What characteristics of the wave change?

2. What are the necessary conditions for a wave to demonstrate refraction?  What characteristics of the wave change? 

3. What are the necessary conditions for a wave to demonstrate diffraction?  What characteristics of the wave change?

In your project how will you show the wave behavior of interference including standing waves?  Explain. 

I will make two separate videos on interference: one on defining interference, the types of interference, and the characteristics of interference. Then, I will make another one specifically on standing waves and their characteristics. I will use diagrams for both videos and label them.  I will further provide explanations for things like the amplitude of resultant waves when they interfere and how antinodes and nodes are formed. 

In your project how will you show the wave behavior of refraction?  Explain and also create your own mathematical problem (Snell's Law for light, sound waves, water waves, etc.) relevant to your project.   Be sure to use correct units for each concept. 

First, I will define refraction from a basic standpoint. The characteristics (how velocity and wavelength change and not the frequency) will also be gone over after this. Then, I will go into the more mathematical aspects. I will go over Snell's Law and define what theta 1 and 2 mean and what n1 and n2 mean. Finally, I will draw a diagram of the refraction of light from air to water and assign an angle of incidence to find the angle of refraction. 

In your project how will you show the wave behavior of diffraction?  Explain. 

First, I will define diffraction using basic terms. Then, I will explain how the amount of diffraction depends on the width of the opening between two barriers. I will provide illustrations for a large opening and a small opening and clearly show the difference in the extent of diffraction.