To find support materials for a Middle School Science Gateways activity, including lesson plans and student handouts, you will need to select from the unit tabs below and then select from the activities listed underneath. The Waves unit simulates the motion of waves, which can be applied to simple waves on a string, light, and sound waves. Students will visualize and understand different characteristics of waves such as amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and speed.
Waves also introduces students to the subject of wave interference.
In addition, students will develop and enhance important skills in scientific processes and methods, critical thinking, and problem-solving, such as collecting and analyzing data, understanding cause and effect relationships, interpreting models and diagrams, and hypothesizing. As a result students will be better equipped to visualize and model waves as they take a personal and engaging view of the topic. Riverdeep Interactive Learning Limited. All rights reserved.