Wave Basics for Middle Schoolers



Title Wave Basics for Middle Schoolers
Description This activity introduces middle schoolers to the three basic measurements of a wave: wavelength, frequency, and amplitude. Students manipulate the activity to find their own definitions.
Subject Physics
Level Middle School
Type Guided Activity
Duration 30 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords Amplitude, Frequency, Middle School, Wavelength, Waves
Simulation(s) Wave on a String (HTML5)

Author(s) Megan Elmore
Contact Email melmore@sd44.org
School / Organization Glenn Westlake Middle School
Date submitted 11/12/15
Date updated 11/12/15