1. Slinky Lab
Thursday, January 29th, 2015

2. Do Now What is a medium? Match 1, 2, and 3 to A, B, and C. Wavelength
Amplitude
Frequency
The amount of waves in a given time
How far the wave moves from the midpoint to the crest
The distance from one crest to one crest

3. Objectives
SWBAT classify waves as transverse or longitudinal by using a slinky.
SWBAT distinguish between wavelength, frequency, and amplitude by using a slinky
Essential Questions
How does the slinky demonstrate the movement of a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave?

4. Directions Everyone grab a procedure sheet that is in the folder
We will read the directions out loud
Procedure #3
Roles for this lab
Controls slinky
Holds Slinky
Measures wavelength, frequency, and amplitude with meter stick and timer
Records data
Rotate every time

5. Answer the Essential Question
How did the movements of your hand effect the movements of the slinky?

6. Exit Ticket A B Classify the pictures as longitudinal or transverse
Draw the wave below and label the amplitude, and wavelength.
Wavelength =
Frequency =
Amplitude = A B