Sound and light energy

Sound is a type of energy that travels in waves which are caused by vibrations. Characteristics of Sound. Vibrations: movements made rapidly back and forth. Sound Waves: an invisible transfer of sound energy as it travels away from the energy source. Wavelength: the distance between a point on one sound wave and a similar point on another sound wave. Frequency: The number of vibrations in a period of time is called the frequency of a vibration. Volume: The loudness or quietness of a sound is its volume. Read More...

◂Science Worksheets and Study Guides Fifth Grade. Sound and light energy

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Sound and light energy Worksheet/Answer key

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Sound and light energy

The resources above cover the following skills:

Physics: Students will use scientific skills and processes to explain the interactions of matter and energy and the energy transformations that occur

Wave Interactions: Provide evidence to show that light travels in a straight line until it is reflected or refracted.

Observe and describe that a ray of light changes direction when it crosses the boundary between two materials such as air and water or air to glass.

Wave Interactions: Recognize and describe how light interacts with different materials.

Classify materials as translucent, transparent or opaque.

Pose questions about why objects appear to be different colors.

Standards

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