This lesson introduces the concepts of longitudinal and transverse waves. Students see several demonstrations of waves and characterize them by transverse and longitudinal behavior. This lesson also introduces the Sunken Treasure theme of the Sound and Light unit - a continuous story line throughout the lessons.

Concepts

engineering, longitudinal waves, transverse waves, stem

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Additional Tags

ocean waves, integrated teaching and learning program and laboratory, teachengineering, transverse

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)