MS-PS4-2.

Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on both light and mechanical waves. Examples of models could include drawings, simulations, and written descriptions.] 

• See directory of wave photos

• Analysis of waves

  • A wave movie and a graph

• Emission

  • Infrared thermometer- Detecting IR surface radiation

  • Infrared camera- (photos taken with IR camera adapter for iPhone)

  • Visible light camera- photocells

• Wave properties - reflection (Explore Learning)  - Add class code: WCXN43RTG8

  • Refraction (PhET simulation)

• Absorption

  • Color vision (PhET simulation)

• Interference

  • Wave Interference (PhET simulation)

  • Constructive and destructive interference (Simulation)

  • Interference of pulses (simulation)

  • Beats (simulation)

• Reflections

  • Reflection of Infrared - using remote control of projector

• Standing waves

  • Standing waves on a string

  • Standing waves in a pipe

• Frequency changes with movement

  • The Doppler effect

  • The Doppler effect, with graphs