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Physics Frequency, wavelength and wave speed
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
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How infrared wavelengths can be detected
HS PS4-1
Prior Knowledge/Preview
The Nature of Light AAVSO
The Electromagnetic Spectrum video CK-12
Wavelengths NOAA
Inquiry science
Printable activity - Frequency and wavelength activity NASA Radiojove
On-line activity Intro: Wavelength Calculations and student worksheet NASA
Calculate the energy activity in Part ii NASA
Wave speed Flexbooks CK-12
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
Space Communication and Navigation NASA
Waves to communicate with Satellites NASA
Journey through an Exploding Star-electromagnetic spectrum Smithsonian Learning Lab
Lives of Stars (ems) Smithsonian Learning Lab
EXTENSION material for the curious:
Wavelength and frequency are related to the speed of sound – Doppler effect NASA Glenn Research Center
In a different light NASA Science
Wave Behaviors NASA Science
Speed of Sound, Frequency and Wavelength OpenStax
Tuning fork vibrations Madden Science
Intensity of Stars Core activity 8.3 AAVSO
Natural history: Wildlife, plants and infrared Washington International School
Investigate radio signals in space – like Sputnik’s WIS
Make a model Sputnik #1 Life size #2 fun size Washington International School