At the end of this activity you will be able to describe where and how a cork moves through the waves. Each of you has to answer two questions in the science journal you will be keeping. Draw a diagram of what happened during the activity. Resources You will be able to use your Science Interactions text books for this activity. The Process All of the materials needed for the activity will be on your desk when you come into the classroom.
Steps Fill the plastic container half full of water.
Place the cork in the middle of the container. Mark the sides of the container with tape to show the cork's starting position. Put the wooden block into the container on one end. Gently raise and lower the wooden block to create waves. When you have completed the observations on how the cork moves in the waves you will answer the questions and draw the diagrams in your journals.