Waves worksheets middle school pdf waves and wave properties. Click on popout icon or print icon to worksheet to print or download. Using ray diagrams to show how we see both luminous and nonluminous objects. The direction of vibration in the waves is at 90 to the direction that the light travels. Sound and light waves worksheets lesson worksheets. Electromagnetic waves are ultimately produced by an accelerating charge. It begins with an identification of the wave parts, then a deeper look at amplitude and frequency. Sir isaac newton believed that light was a stream of particles.
Classify transparent, translucent and opaque materials. As shown below, an electromagnetic wave is a transverse wave consisting of mutually perpendicular oscillating electric and magnetic fields. Whether we recognize it or not, we encounter waves on a daily basis. In this lab you can hear differences in sound when the sound waves travel through various materials. Light, reflection, and color characteristics of light light is an electromagnetic wave. I turned the lights back off, and set up my laser pointer to shine on a single hair here are instructions from student science.
Light reflection, refraction, light dispersion, colour. Light and color the following downloadable pdf files represent a collection of classroomready worksheets pertaining to the topic of light and color. The curriculum corner contains a complete readytouse curriculum for the high school physics classroom. Light waves can interfere with other light waves, canceling or amplifying them. Sep 18, 2017 a brief note for ks 3 students, especially year 8 students. In this brainpop movie, tim and moby discuss all types of wavesfrom the kind that travel through the ocean to the kind that travel through outer space. The illustration below shows a series of transverse waves. What are the two names for the type of wave where the disturbance moves parallel to the direction of the wave. Radio waves, microwaves, visible light, and xrays are familiar kinds of electromagnetic waves.
What are the two names for the type of wave where the disturbance moves parallel to the. These lessons focus on students collaboratively problem solving, discovering and investigating to find answers and solutions. Apart from the electromagnetic waves, there are also matter waves, like water waves and sound waves. Sound waves and light waves carry energy that enable you to hear and see the world around you.
Lesson 2, light properties worksheet 1 light properties worksheet 1. You will receive a zip file which contains a video response worksheet in both pdf and editable docx formats and a video response worksheet key in both pdf. Light and sound during the study of light and sound waves students will develop their science skills through inquiry, prediction, observation, exploration, discussion and recording. Scavenger hunt scavenger hunt scavenger hunt scavenger hunt there are many types of light waves. Worksheets on wave properties, light and sound teaching. Worksheets are synchronized to readings from the physics classroom tutorial and to sublevels of the minds on physics internet modules. Introduction and types a wave is a transfer of energy through a medium from one point to another. Introductory waves and optics worksheets and solutions. A presentation wave types, mechanical waves, electromagnetic waves, parts of transverse waves, and questions like why are we able to see. Worksheets are lesson 1 sound and music the physics classroom, sound and waves work, sound waves, physics waves work, sound and music work, light and sound, physics work lesson 23 sound and light, energy lesson 5 traveling sound activity work. Free printable 5th grade science worksheets, word lists and.
Calculate the wavelength of radiation with a frequency of 8. All of these waves have characteristic wavelengths and. In addition, they are introduced to the various types of waves that make up the electromagnetic spectrum including, radio waves, ultraviolet waves, visible light and infrared waves. We cannot see other types of light, such as uv light, infrared light, or xray light. Other waves called electromagnetic waves can travel either through matter or through empty space. Take up answers, have students go up and fill in the blanks on the smartboard. What is the order of increasing density of the materials that you are testing.
Displaying all worksheets related to waves sound and light answer. Have the students follow the properties of light activity and perform the demos, investigating how the properties of light are manifested through studying different materials. Light and the electromagnetic spectrum worksheet this worksheet will have students create an electromagnetic spectrum, provide explanations and sketches of translucent, transparent, and opaque objects, as well as touch on the primary colors of pigment and light. There is a range of frequencies that the eye can detect. Curriculum guide for light energy this kit also includes the catch it. The seismic waves that cause most damage to buildings are a kind of rolling waves. Selection file type icon file name description size revision time user. Teachers may print the entire packet or individual worksheets. Teach a lesson on the properties of waves with this foldable worksheet, includes interpreting and applying vocabulary terms wavelength, amplitude, crest, and trough. Science worksheets middle school upper elementary new ideas energy interactive notebook pages education teach a lesson on the properties of waves with this foldable worksheet, includes interpreting and applying vocabulary terms wavelength, amplitude, crest, and trough.
The rods and cones in your eyes are sensitive to light, which is a wave. Basic introduction to the spectrum of light and light concepts. How light travels light waves ks3 physics revision bbc. Worksheets are waves sound and light, physics work lesson 23 sound and light, light and sound, properties of light, misp speed of light and sound work 3, lesson 1 sound and music the physics classroom, light energy work, sound energy unit grade 4. By purchasing this file, you agree not to make it publicly available on websites, etc. Waves move in different ways and have different properties. Free printable 5th grade science worksheets, word lists. Christian huygens proposed that light travelled as waves. Light waves are considered longitudinal waves because the electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to the direction in which the wave is traveling. Waves and wave properties lessonanatomy of a wave worksheet anatomy of a wave worksheet objective. In the box below, draw the reflected and transmitted pulses after the original pulse. Waves a wave is a disturbance that pppg gropagates through space and time, usually with transferrance of energy. Interference of light interference of light waves similar to interference of water waves two different waves arrive at the observation point the total influence is the sum of the two wave amplitudes at each time and at each point in space high frequency of light has important consequences cannot follow the fast cycling of.
Student worksheet properties of light when light moves through an area, there are very specific rules that determine its path. Write a short paragraph describing water waves you have seen. Many types of waves exist, including electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves. By taking multiple images of the same object through a. Light reflection, refraction, light dispersion, colour and. While a mechanical wave exists in a medium which on deformation is capable of producing elastic restoring forces waves ofproducing elastic restoring forces, waves of. Speed of light and all electromagnetic spectrum waves c 3. Light waves represent more than just visible light and can perform a few activities. This video response worksheet and key is based on the bbc documentary series andrew marrs history of the world episode 4. Displaying all worksheets related to sound and light waves. The nature of light as a wave a small disturbance in an electric field creates a small magnetic field, which in turn creates a small electric field, and so on light propagates itself by its bootstraps.
When a light wave reaches the boundary between two media, some or all of the wave bounces back into the. Each card has an interesting fact about light energy. Understanding the structure of the eye lessoneye structure and seeing lightnotes outline 1 eye structure and seeing light. In a transverse wave, the disturbance moves perpendicularat a 90 angle to the direction of the wave.
Includes twenty multiple choice questions covering light and the electromagnetic spectrum as well as a detailed answer key that explains why each answer choice is correct or incorrect. Electromagnetic waves student worksheet answer the following. These topics help inform students before they turn to. Worksheets are waves sound and light, light and sound, light properties work answers, waves electromagnetic spectrum work, sound and waves work, lesson physical science wave theory and sound, light and sound, light waves name chem work 5 1. Light travels in straight lines, so if you have to represent. Electromagnetic waves light waves do not require a medium to travel, whereas mechanical waves such as sound waves do. Waves you will be assessed on include microwaves and electromagnetic waves. Read from lesson 2 of the light waves and color chapter at the physics. These rules were developed by pierre fermat in 1605, and are called fermats theorem. In this science worksheet, your child learns how light travels between its source, an object, and our eyes. This worksheet has 9 short answer questions and 10 fill in the blank questions. This collection of pages comprise worksheets in pdf format that developmentally target key concepts and mathematics commonly covered in a high school physics curriculum. Light waves vce the question of what is light was a matter of great debate during the 17th and 18th century. Describe the six properties of electromagnetic waves and give everyday.
Youll learn how water, sound, light and even earthquakes travel in waves, and also about the characteristics between them that we can measure and observe. In this interactive quizprintable worksheet, you will have. Worksheet is suitable for elementary or high school although it would probably be overly simplistic for a high school physics course except as a pretest. Properties of light waves, particles and em spectrum interaction with matter absorption re. A form of matter that waves move through is called an medium. Introduction to light and electormagnetic waves exercises multiple choice identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. These rolling waves are a combination of compressional and transverse waves. Explain how sound is produced, transmitted, and received. Second, light always travels through the shortest path possible. In this light waves worksheet, students will measure the wavelength of different light waves and then calculate its frequency.
Describe the dual nature of light, as a continuous wave and a discrete particle. Middle school wave worksheet this is a middle school worksheet for waves. The nature of light uw madison astronomy department. Transverse waves one type of mechanical wave is a trans. This set of notes is great for students as it collates all the information they need to know onto an a4 piece of paper. How light travels light waves ks3 physics revision. Students can search the classroom for hidden fact cards.
Curriculum guide for light energy wallingford schools. This page has printable resources for your science units on light and sound. Some of these waves are compressional, and others are transverse. Use the cards to answer questions on the question sheet. The type of light waves we can see is called visible light. Identify the parts of a wave and draw your own diagrams of waves. Year 9 physics waves, light, sound, mirrors, lenses fact. I didnt get into measuring wavelengths with my class, but showing them the dark and bright spots did allow me to provide evidence. Light energy scavenger hunt activity superteacherworksheets. A lens is a piece of glass or plastic that focuses light in a special way. Csde embedded task additional resources for this unit can be found on wallingfords w drive. Light and color light that the human eye is capable of detecting is known as visible light.
Feb 27, 2017 this worksheet is a compilation of past questions covering general wave properties, light and sound. Introduction to light and electormagnetic waves exercises. It is compiled to meet all attainment levels, from core to extended and suitable for candidates preparing for igcse, olevel, gcse, edexel etc. Light travels through a vacuum than through a medium such as air, water, or glass. Students learn the basics of the electromagnetic spectrum and how various types of electromagnetic waves are related in terms of wavelength and energy. Finally, i wanted to provide my students with evidence that light travels in waves. Turn science notebooks into a fun, interactive, handson learning experience for your upper elementary or middle school students. Waves and information transfer continued to measure color, different filters can be placed in the light path of the telescope, with each filter designed to let through only certain wavelengths colors of light. A brief note for ks 3 students, especially year 8 students. The second way of classifying waves is based on whether or not the wave requires a medium to travel. This quiz and worksheet combo can help you gauge your knowledge of light waves and traits they possess. Sound waves, visible light waves, radio waves, microwaves, water waves, stadium waves, earthquake waves, waves on a string, and slinky waves and are just a few of the examples of our daily encounters with waves. Diffraction gratings students hold up what looks like a blank slide and look at room lights or outside light through a window and see separation of white light into.
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