Modelling Waves

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Ideal for grades 3-4, in this lesson students will investigate the pattern of waves and describe in terms of amplitude and wavelength. Students will model a wave and show how energy can be transmitted in waves.

After completing this lesson, students will be able to:

• define and identify amplitude and wavelength
• model how energy is transmitted through a wave

Resources included:

• Lesson plan
• Student worksheet

Additional resources required:

• Large container for water (preferably see through)
• A cork
• Different weights
• Deep bowl
• Saran wrap
• Several grains of rice
• Drum or something to produce a loud sound
• Skipping ropes, soft flexible ropes or slinky springs
• Pipe cleaners of various colors
• Blank paper and tape