What are Waves?
Students will explore the basic idea of waves as disturbances that transfer energy, using examples like water waves and sound waves.
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Students will explore the basic idea of waves as disturbances that transfer energy, using examples like water waves and sound waves.
Key Questions
- What happens when you drop a stone in water? How does the ripple move?
- How does sound travel from a drum to your ear?
- Can you make a wave with a rope? What do you notice about how it moves?
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