Battle of the Waves
Students will simulate and construct and explanation relating to how sound and electromagnetic waves move at different speeds through different mediums.
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| Duration 85 minutes |
Setting Classroom |
Grouping Groups of 5-6, Whole Class |
PTI Inquiry 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 7.2, 7.3 |
| Lesson Components | Time | Inquiry Skills | Tech. Used | Engage Level | Brief Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engage | 10 min | 5.2 | Projector, Computer, and Video | 2 | Students are given a video to watch pertaining to the speeds of sound and EM waves. |
| Explore | 20 min | 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 4.2, 4.4, 5.8 | none | 3 | Students work in small and large groups to simulate how the speeds of sound and EM waves change through solids, liquids, gasses, and a vacuum. |
| Explain | 30 min | 4.3, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7, 5.9, 7.2, 7.3 | none | 3 | Students will graph and analyze their data. They will construct an explanation about how the speed of sound and EM waves change as particles get closer together and farther apart. |
| Expand | 15 min | 3.3, 5.3, 5.4 | none | 3 | Students will analyze data of an unknown type of wave, classify it as either a light or sound wave, and support their claim. |
| Evaluate | 10 min | 7.2 | none | 1 | Students will take an exit ticket addressing the learning targets. |
Level of Student Engagement
| 1 | Low | Listen to lecture, observe the teacher, individual reading, teacher demonstration, teacher-centered instruction |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Medium | Raise questions, lecture with discussion, record data, make predictions, technology interaction with assistance |
| 3 | High | Hands-on activity or inquiry; critique others, draw conclusions, make connections, problem-solve, student-centered |
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