8th Grade Science Guide

8.2: Physics 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 1

● 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 fndings 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:

Objective

Overview

Materials

● Students will re-watch a video and explain how wave height is related to energy level. Connection to amplitude, frequency, wavelength should be made. ● Students should be able to answer the following

● Tsunami Survival Story ● Tsunami Survival Video (with analysis questions)

● I can draw a model that shows the patterns of

how a wave’s amplitude is related to the energy of thewave