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Describing waves - types of wave

Lesson Plan

1. Starter - Applications of wave technology - Duration 5-10 mins

 

Episode

Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Students guess at the varied applications of wave technology within civilian, military and industrial contexts.
  • Introduce the topic area.
  • Self-guided learning.
  • Slides

Teacher Notes: 1. Starter - Applications of wave technologyTeacher Notes: 1. Starter - Applications of wave technology

2. Transverse waves - Duration 15-15 mins

 

Episode

Learning Objectives

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  • Slides on transverse waves with accompanying illustrations and notes include discussion of real-life examples, featuring military and real-life examples. Student Worksheets reinforce learning.
  • Properties of transverse wave types.
  • Applied examples.
  • Slides
  • Student Worksheet 1-2

Teacher Notes: 2. Transverse wavesTeacher Notes: 2. Transverse waves

3. Longitudinal waves - Duration 15-25 mins

 

Episode

Learning Objectives

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  • Slides on longitudinal waves with accompanying illustrations and notes include discussion of real-life examples, featuring military and real-life examples. Student Worksheets reinforce learning.
  • Properties of longitudinal wave types.
  • Applied examples.
  • Slides
  • Student Worksheet 3

Teacher Notes: 3. Longitudinal wavesTeacher Notes: 3. Longitudinal waves

4. Seismic waves - Duration 20-30 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Students study types of seismic wave and review case histories of MOD involvement in humanitarian aid given after the Kashmir earthquake of 2005. This Episode might be best set as research homework or as a discussion exercise, with groups carefully selected to give a mix of abilities and inputs.
  • Multi-stage problem solving.
  • Applied understanding.
  • Understand the way in which international aid can be provided.
  • Slides
  • Video: British military footage of the relief effort after the 2005 Kashmir Earthquake
  • Student Worksheet 4-5

Teacher Notes: 4. Seismic wavesTeacher Notes: 4. Seismic waves

5. Plenary - Wave Bingo - Duration 5-15 mins

 

Episode

Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Students revise key points with a game of Bingo.
  • Revision of primary learning points.
  • Slides

Teacher Notes: 5. Plenary - Wave BingoTeacher Notes: 5. Plenary - Wave Bingo

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