8th Grade Science Guide

8.2: Physics 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 1

●​ I can explain how a wave’s amplitude is

related to the energy of a wave using several models to support the explanation. (qualitative & quantitative)

Activity: Informational Text Reading

Objective

Overview

Materials

●​ Students read informational text about waves.

●​ OER Textbook pg. 97 - 103

●​ I can read and understand informational text about waves

Activity: Waves Check for Understanding

Objective

Overview

Materials

●​ Have students summarize their findings for sound and light using the graphic organizer below.

●​ Graphic Organizer

●​ I can explain how a wave's amplitude is

related to the energy of a wave using several models to support the explanation. (qualitative & quantitative)

Activity: TedEd Tsunamis

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

●​ Watch the Ted Ed lesson on tsunamis (3.5 minutes long). Complete the activities on the website (Think, Dig Deeper, Discuss) ●​ You will need to create an account to access the activities with the video, but it is free!

●​ How tsunamis work - Alex Gendler | TED-Ed

models to support the explanation. (qualitative & quantitative)

Formative Assessment: SEEd Formative Assessment 8.2.4

8.2.4 Phenomena Assessment: