NC Essential Standards |
Learning Objectives |
6.P.1.1 Compare the properties of waves to the wavelike property of energy in earthquakes, light, and sound.
6.P.1.2 Explain the relationship between visible light, the electromagnetic spectrum, and sight. 6.P.1.3 Explain the relationship among the rate of vibration, the medium through which vibrations travel, sound, and heating. |
By the end of the unit, students will be able to...
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Essential Questions
By the end of the unit, students will be able to answer the following questions...
- What are the properties of waves as they relate to light, sound, and earthquakes?
- How do visible light, the electromagnetic spectrum, and sight relate to one another?
- How does the rate of vibration, the medium through which sound travels, and hearing relate to one another?
Key Vocabulary |
Useful Links |
By the end of the unit, students should be able to define and make connections to the following vocabulary terms...
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Interesting Videos
Electromagnetic Song Introduction to Waves Computer Simulation Lab Part 1: "Wave on a String" Simulation OR here Part 2: Chem Guide on Electromagnetic Radiation Part 3: National Geographic Wave Simulator Waves Useful Links Characteristic of Waves Virtual Lab BBC's Introduction to Waves Bill Nye Waves Episode OR here Waves Unit Vocabulary Quizlet Wave Combinator BrainPOP Review Game Electromagnetic Spectrum NOVA's Online Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum NASA's Mission Science: Electromagnetic Spectrum NASA's Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum Video |