Wave Phenomena

Simple Harmonic Motion

Performance Expectations

MS-PS2-5 Conduct an investigation and evaluate the experimental design to provide evidence that fields exist between objects exerting forces on each other even though the objects are not in contact

HS-PS4-1. Use mathematical representations to support a claim regarding relationships among the frequency, wavelength, and speed of waves traveling in various media.

HS Wave Performance Expectations

5E- Model - Lesson Plan - CSCS* - Continuous Formative Assessment is used throughout this activity

Engage

CSCS* - Investigating Phenomena

Using a sound analyzer, explore and describe the nature of sound waves from a variety of sources - talking, humming, whistling, guitar string, etc.
Using a seismograph smart phone app, explore and describe the nature of vibrations

Explore

CSCS* - Pooled data analysis

- Using the PhET pendulum simulator, investigate the relationship between the following variables and the period of the pendulum. Assume zero friction on Earth's surface
  - Mass - Keep the length constant while varying the mass.
  - Length - Keep the mass constant while varying the length.
  - Input your data here
  - create graphs of the period as a function of mass and length
- Explore the the various types of waves (longitudinal, transverse, surface, etc.) using this oPhysics tutorial

Explain

CSCS* - Explanatory & Predictive Models

Pendulum - Simple harmonic motion

- - - How is pendular motion similar to wave motion? Explain the underlying cause for the sinusoidal behavior of a pendulum.
    - What trendlines best describe the data?
    - Create and test an equation using Desmos Graphing Calculator that describes the relationship of a the period as a function of mass and length. Explain its meaning. (sample)
    - Compare with data from a physical pendulum

Simple harmonic motion & waves

- - - Explore this MyPhysicsLab simulation on waves. What efect does mass and pendulum length have upon the period of the pendulum?
    - Manipulate the variable in these oPhysics simulations relating simple harmonic motion, and circular motion to waves as well as this simulation of longitudinal & transverse waves. After manipulating these simulations, describe the following terms in your own words: wavelength, frequency, amplitude.

Fourier Series

Experiment with the superposition of sine waves in this Desmos activity. Explain how complex waves are made from sine waves of different frequencies and amplitudes. Create complex waves from sine waves using the Fourier PhET.

Elaborate / Extend

CSCS* - Collaborative resource development

- Generate a set of terms related to wave phenomena using ChatGPT. Collaborate to create a Quizlet Flash Card set on waves.
- Select a wave phenomenon and describe facts about and uses of the phenomenon in this collaborative presentation. Share about your wave phenomenon in a class presentation.

Evaluate

CSCS* - Continuous Formative Assessment
- Complete the Gizmos activity on waves.
- Complete Gizmos Activity on waves associated worksheet on waves. Provide a link to your doc in the quickwrite so it can be monitored by your instructor
- Perform the Quiz on waves in Quizlet
- Play Quizlet Live - Teams will be in breakout rooms on Zoom, while the scoreboard will be visible on Meet.