7th Grade Science Name: __________________________________

Unit: EM Spectrum
Lesson: EM Spectrum 1 – Wave Properties Date: _______________________________

Homeroom: ___________________________
OBJECTIVES: By the end of class, students will be able to…
SWBAT define the properties of a w ave.

DO NOW
Agenda:
1. Do Now (in packet) 5. Independent practice (in packet)
2. Opening 6. Homework Overview
3. Notes (in packet and notebook) 7. Closing
4. Guided Practice (in packet) Homework: EM Spectrum 1

List as many types of w av es as you can think of, w hat do they hav e in common? How
do you think they w ork?

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Quick notes on Wav es:

1. Waves are ___________________________________________________________________

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2. Wavelength: _________________________________________________________________
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______________________ = HI GH ENERGY

3. Amplitude: ___________________________________________________________________
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4. Frequency:
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LOOOOONNNGGG Wavelengths = _________ Frequency
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short wavelengths = __________ Frequency

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Parts of the w ave

 Crest- ___________________________________________________________________________
 Trough- __________________________________________________________________________
 Resting position- _________________________________________________________________
 Amplitude- ______________________________________________________________________
 Wavelength- ____________________________________________________________________
 Frequency- ______________________________________________________________________

 Directions: Label the abov e parts on the diagram of the w ave.

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 Guided Practice

1. Use a solid line to draw a medium-frequency, medium amplitude w ave.

2. Use a dashed line to draw a high-frequency, low-amplitude wave.

3. Use a dotted line to draw a low -frequency, high-amplitude w ave.

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Independent Practice

Crest

Amplitude

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 Trough

Wavelength

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 7th Grade Name: _______________________________
Science
Date: _______________________________
Unit: EM Spectrum
Homeroom: ________________________
Lesson: EM Spectrum 1 –
Wave Properties 1
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Directions: Use the 2 w ave lengths below to answer questions 1 – 4.

1. Which diagram show s the longer wavelength? (first or

second)___________________

2. The second one has a higher frequency because…..

3. How many w avelengths are present in the first diagram? ______________________

4. How many w avelengths are present in the second w ave? ______________________

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Directions: Use the 2 w ave lengths below to answer questions 5 and 6.

5. Which diagram show s the w ave w ith a greater amplitude? (first or second)
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6. How many w avelengths are present in the first diagram? I n the second? How
do you know this?
First
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Second
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