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Observed waves in Year 8 Science

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Focus on longitudinal and transverse waves amplitude frequency. Start with “Analyse the Differences Between Longitudinal and Transverse Waves”, then explain the idea in your own words.

Year 8 learners practise longitudinal and transverse waves amplitude frequency.

The activities include Analyse the Differences Between Longitudinal and Transverse Waves, Define and Calculate Amplitude, Frequency, and Wavelength, Define and Calculate Amplitude, Frequency, Wavelength and Time Period, and related practice. The checked support below includes teaching, video, lesson, worksheet. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.

Activities covered

  • Analyse the Differences Between Longitudinal and Transverse Waves
  • Define and Calculate Amplitude, Frequency, and Wavelength
  • Define and Calculate Amplitude, Frequency, Wavelength and Time Period
  • Describe Ripple Tank Experiments
  • Explain Superposition of Waves
  • Explain the Differences Between Longitudinal and Transverse Waves

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WatchOak National Academy

Oak: Water Waves

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Oak lesson slides: Water Waves

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Observing waves in water

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Oak worksheet: Water Waves

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