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This high school lesson plan is intended to supplement the "Wave on a String" PhET simulation. Students apply the concepts introduced in the computer simulation to explore properties of sinusoidal functions. They will find an equation of a wave with pre-set components and analyze how amplitude, frequency, and tension influence changes in the wave motion. The activity is intended to take ~60 minutes to complete.
The wave simulation, which must be open and displayed to complete this activity, is available from PhET at: Wave on a String. This lesson is part of PhET (Physics Education Technology Project), a large collection of free interactive simulations for science education.
AAAS Benchmark Alignments (2008 Version)4. The Physical Setting
4F. Motion
9. The Mathematical World
9B. Symbolic Relationships
11. Common Themes
11B. Models
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics AlignmentsStandards for Mathematical Practice (K-12)
MP.4 Model with mathematics.
Expressions and Equations (6-8)
Represent and analyze quantitative relationships between
dependent and independent variables. (6)
High School — Algebra (9-12)
Seeing Structure in Expressions (9-12)
Creating Equations? (9-12)
High School — Functions (9-12)
Building Functions (9-12)
Trigonometric Functions (9-12)
This resource is part of 2 Physics Front Topical Units.
Topic: Periodic and Simple Harmonic Motion
Unit Title: Simple Harmonic Motion This high-quality lesson plan was created to be used with the PhET simulation "Wave on a String". Students will apply the concepts introduced in the computer simulation to explore frequency, amplitude, and tension on an oscillating string. Editor's Note: this lesson gives students the chance to model the movement of energy on a string by applying properties of sinusoidal function. A great integration of trigonometry and physics.....and it's fun! Link to Unit:
Topic: Wave Energy
Unit Title: Wave Properties: Frequency, Amplitude, Period, Phase This is a computer lab created specifically for use with the PhET simulation "Wave on a String" (see Activities below). Students apply trigonometry and analyze how frequency, amplitude, and tension influence the motion of the wave. NOTE: This resource is available only to registered PhET users, but registration is free, easy, and well worth your time. Link to Unit:
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PhET Simulation: Wave on a String
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