Year 8 · Science
Observed waves in Year 8 Science
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Focus on longitudinal and transverse waves amplitude frequency. Open support for “Analyse the Differences Between Longitudinal and Transverse Waves”, then explain the idea in your own words.
Year 8 learners practise longitudinal and transverse waves amplitude frequency.
The activities include Analyse the Differences Between Longitudinal and Transverse Waves, Define and Calculate Amplitude, Frequency, and Wavelength, Define and Calculate Amplitude, Frequency, Wavelength and Time Period, and related practice. The checked support below includes teaching, video, lesson, worksheet. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.
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- Analyse the Differences Between Longitudinal and Transverse Waves — support from Khan Academy
- Define and Calculate Amplitude, Frequency, and Wavelength — support from Khan Academy
- Define and Calculate Amplitude, Frequency, Wavelength and Time Period — support from Khan Academy
- Describe Ripple Tank Experiments — support from Oak National Academy
- Explain Superposition of Waves — support from Oak National Academy
- Explain the Differences Between Longitudinal and Transverse Waves — support from Khan Academy
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Watch it explained
watch a video explanation
Introduction to transverse and longitudinal waves
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Wave properties: amplitude, frequency and wavelength
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Oak: Water Waves
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Learn it properly
lessons and teaching pages
KS3 Waves Lesson 1: Types of Wave Lesson Pack
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Features of waves and energy transfer
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Oak lesson slides: Water Waves
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KS3 Waves Lesson 2: Water Waves Lesson Pack
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Observing waves in water
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KS3 Wave Properties Cut and Stick Worksheet
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Wave Properties: Comparing Waves
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Oak worksheet: Water Waves
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