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Physics Frequency, wavelength and wave speed

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Phenomenon

Micro-observatory: observing the universe Smithsonian Learning Lab

How do different wavelengths allow us to see so much in the universe?

PS4 1

Use mathematical representations to support a claim regarding relationships among the frequency, wavelength, and speed of waves traveling in various media.

Clarification Statement: Examples of data could include electromagnetic radiation traveling in a vacuum and glass, sound waves traveling through air and water, and seismic waves traveling through the Earth.

Assessment Boundary: Assessment is limited to algebraic relationships and describing those relationships qualitatively.

Inquiry science
Printable activity

On-line activity

LAB activities

Lab #s1 - 5 +  Infrared radiation activities
Washington International School

EXTENSION material for the curious
Natural history - wildlife plants and more and infrared
and
How infrared wavelengths can be detected
HS PS4-1
Prior Knowledge/Preview
The Nature of Light AAVSO
The Electromagnetic Spectrum video CK-12

Inquiry science
       Printable activity
       On-line activity Intro: Wavelength Calculations and student worksheet NASA
Calculate the energy activity in Part ii NASA

LAB experiments
       Lab #1 Determining the wavelength of light Activity 2 NASA SOHO
       Lab #2 Interference patterns (ripple tank activity) WIS
       Lab #3 Graphing Spectra Part iii NASA
       Lab #4 Standing wave worksheet--teacher info needs free log in PSI Physics
       Lab #5 Atomic spectra, wavelengths and interstellar material WIS
       Lab #6 Activities with Infrared WIS

Aerospace CONNECTIONS:
Applications and examples
E = hf in Space (scroll down to #6 and more) NASA
Journey through an Exploding Star-electromagnetic spectrum Smithsonian Learning Lab
Lives of Stars (ems) Smithsonian Learning Lab

EXTENSION material for the curious:
Tuning fork vibrations Madden
Intensity of Stars Core activity 8.3 AAVSO
Natural history: Wildlife, plants and infrared Washington International School
Make a model Sputnik #1 Life size #2 fun size Washington International School
 
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