Objectives: Explain how transverse waves and longitudinal waves are created and give 2 examples of each type Opener: Xmas Wordies Announcements: Invent a musical instrument that can make at least 8 different and distict tones (repeatably) Mon., Tues., & Wed. to finish & tune Transverse vs. Longitudinal Waves link How do particles of the medium move compared to the direction of travel ("propagation") Sound waves Homework:Gather materials and bring to school for your instrument
Objectives: Explain how transverse waves and longitudinal waves are created and give 2 examples of each type Opener: How observant are you Announcements: Invent a musical instrument that can make at least 8 different and distict tones (repeatably) Some ideas... Wackiest... Straw "buzzers" Transverse vs. Longitudinal Waves link How do particles of the medium move compared to the direction of travel ("propagation") Homework:Gather materials and bring to school for your instrument
Objectives: Describe your mousetrap powered car experience Announcements: Journals at EOP Opener: Waves are a disturbance in a medium Waves transport energy not matter Draw a sketch of your car (or a few sketches if needed). Next write a couple of paragraphs that respond to the following...
describe how your car transmits the elastic force in the spring to forward motion.
What struggles did you face?
What solutions did you come up with?
How you would improve your vehicle based on your experience and seeing what other participants did?
