Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer: Middle School

Document #:

LIGO-T1400590-v3

Document type:

T - Technical notes

Abstract:

This packet contains classroom activities and materials designed to address the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI’s) for standard MS-PS4 in the Next Generation Science Standards. Middle and elementary teachers in the Pasco School District along with personnel at LIGO Hanford Observatory have developed the activities, all of which have been used with Pasco students in grade four and (previous to NGSS) grade six.

Files in Document:

• middle_wave_packet_version_3_1115.pdf (1.4 MB)

Other Files:

• middle_wave_packet_version_3_1115.doc (4.5 MB)

Topics:

• Education, Outreach

Authors:

• Dale Ingram

Keywords:

NGSS Classroom Activities Waves Middle School

Notes and Changes:

This version contains an accurate master materials list, an updated sound waves through metal activity and a number of other minor updates and improvements.