8th Grade Science Guide

8.2: Physics 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 1

●​ What makes some sounds louder than others? Lights brighter than others?

Activity: Wave Parts

Objective

Overview

Materials

●​ I can model and measure wave energy transfer using computer simulations and physical models. (quantitative) ●​ I can explain how a wave's amplitude is related to the energy of a wave using several

●​ Students will use a

●​ Waves on a String PhET ●​ Student Worksheet

simulation to observe properties and characteristics of a wave.

models to support the explanation. (qualitative & quantitative)

Activity: Making a Wave Lab

Objective

Overview

Materials

●​ I can draw a model that shows the patterns of how a wave’s amplitude is related to the energy of the wave. ●​ I can model and measure wave energy transfer using computer simulations and physical models. (quantitative) ●​ I can explain how a wave's amplitude is related to the energy of a wave using several

●​ Students do a group

●​ Lesson Plan & Student Worksheet ●​ Use the phet

interactive by using paper and string to draw models of waves and label the parts.

https://phet.colorado.ed u/en/simulations/wave-o n-a-string

models to support the explanation. (qualitative & quantitative)

Activity: Gizmo - Waves

Objective

Overview

Materials