Lesson Plan: P2.4.02

Hamble Lesson Observation Plan
Learning About
Required Practical - Waves
Keywords:
  • Wave speed: the speed at which a wave travels (1)
  • Frequency: the number of wave cycles passing a point per unit time (1)
  • Wavelength: distance between successive crests of a wave (1)
Memory Anchor:
Method Precise Learning Objective Linked Question / Activity
(Designed for maximum working out)		 Stepping Stones Pitstop Check
(Thinking Map)
Required practical 8 - waves on a string (AT skills 4)

https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/wave-on-a-string
Students should be able to describe a method to measure the speed of ripples on a water surface. (Req Prac) What method would you use to work out the speed of ripples on a water surface?
(Physics only) Students should be able to show how changes in velocity, frequency and wavelength, in transmission of sound waves from one medium to another, are inter-related. (Physics only) What affects a sound wave?

Have the Reubens tube on with music playing as the students enter the room or as a starter
Required practical 8 - waves ripple tank (AT skills 4)

Ripple tank
Links To the Big Ideas
ForcesParticlesEnergyCells