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Air particles in a lattice: Considerations for sound wave simulations in physics education
written by Jared Arnell and Hillary Swanson
Many existing sound simulations show air particles as semi-stationary, as if suspended in a lattice. While this portrayal is based mainly on practical considerations, it can inadvertently reinforce non-normative conceptions. We share our observations of middle school science students interacting with lattice-style sound simulations, attending to the effect such representations had on their conceptualizations of sound. We discuss the implications of these results for the implementation of digital simulations in lessons on sound waves and provide suggestions for instructors to frame these tools and guide students' attention toward relevant aspects of the visualization.
Physics Education Research Conference 2023
Part of the PER Conference series
Sacramento, CA: July 19-20, 2023
Pages 28-33
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Education Foundations
- Sample Population
= School Setting
Education Practices
- Instructional Material Design
= Simulation
- Technology
= Multimedia
Oscillations & Waves
- Wave Motion
= Wave Properties of Sound
- Middle School
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Metadata instance created September 20, 2023 by Lyle Barbato
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J. Arnell and H. Swanson, Air particles in a lattice: Considerations for sound wave simulations in physics education, presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2023, Sacramento, CA, 2023, <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=16555&DocID=5735>.
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Arnell, J., & Swanson, H. (2023, July 19-20). Air particles in a lattice: Considerations for sound wave simulations in physics education. Paper presented at Physics Education Research Conference 2023, Sacramento, CA. Retrieved April 29, 2024, from https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=16555&DocID=5735
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Arnell, Jared, and Hillary Swanson. "Air particles in a lattice: Considerations for sound wave simulations in physics education." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2023, Sacramento, CA, July 19-20, 2023. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=16555&DocID=5735 (accessed 29 April 2024).
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Arnell, Jared, and Hillary Swanson. "Air particles in a lattice: Considerations for sound wave simulations in physics education." Physics Education Research Conference 2023. Sacramento, CA: 2023. 28-33 of PER Conference. 29 Apr. 2024 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=16555&DocID=5735>.
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