Waves and Sound Unit
Characteristics of Waves:
P4.1B: I can provide instances where energy is transferred from one object to another through waves.
4 - I can provide instances where different forms of energy is transferred from one object to another
through waves and explain how the tranfer happens.
3 - I can provide instances where energy is transferred from one object to another through waves.
2 - I can provide one instance of energy being transferred from one object to another through waves.
1 - I can identify what kinds of energy can be transferred though waves without providing examples.
P4.4A: I can describe mechanical waves by discussing wavelength, amplitude, frequency and speed.
4 - I can describe mechanical waves by discussing wavelength, amplitude, frequency and speed and
showing how the characteristics are related.
3 - I can describe mechanical waves by discussing wavelength, amplitude, frequency and speed.
2 - I can describe mechanical waves by discussing two of the four characteristics.
1 - I can describe mechanical waves by discussing one of the four characteristics.
P4.4B: I can identify examples of transverse waves and compression (longitudinal) waves.
4 - I can identify examples of transverse waves and compression (longitudinal) waves and give real life
examples of both.
3 - I can identify examples of transverse waves and compression (longitudinal) waves.
2 - I can identify either transverse waves or compression waves.
1 – I can give examples of waves without being able to identify transverse or compression.
P4.4C: I can compare and contrast transverse and compression waves using wavelength, amplitude, and
frequency.
4 - I can compare and contrast transverse and compression waves using wavelength, amplitude, and
frequency and show the benefits of each.
3 - I can compare and contrast transverse and compression waves using wavelength, amplitude, and
frequency.
2 - I can compare and contrast transverse and compression waves using two of the three attributes.
1 - I can compare and contrast transverse and compression waves using one of the three attributes.
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P4.5A: I can identify everyday examples of energy transfer by waves and their sources.
4 - I can identify everyday examples of energy transfer by waves and their sources and explain how it
affects my daily life.
3 - I can identify everyday examples of energy transfer by waves and their sources.
2 - I can identify everyday examples of energy transfer by waves.
1 - I can identify one example of an everyday energy transfer.
Sound:
P4.5C: I can provide evidence to explain why sound is energy transferred by a wave, not a particle.
4 – I can provide evidence to explain why sound is energy transferred by a wave, not a particle and provide
an example of where sound can travel.
3 - I can provide evidence to explain why sound is energy transferred by a wave, not a particle, therefore
not moving any objects.
2 – I can provide evidence to explain why sound is energy transferred by a wave, not a particle.
1 – I can explain that sound is transferred through an energy wave.
P4.5D: I can explain how waves spread away from vibrating sources and why intensity decreases with
distance.
4 - I can explain how waves spread away from vibrating sources and why intensity decreases with distance
by providing specific examples.
3 - I can explain how waves spread away from vibrating sources and why intensity decreases with distance.
2 - I can explain how waves spread away from vibrating sources.
1 - I can identify sound waves that are spreading away from a vibrating source.
P4.5E: I can explain why amplification systems are needed in large auditoriums.
4 - I can explain why amplification systems are needed in large auditoriums and discuss specific wave
travel.
3 - I can explain why amplification systems are needed in large auditoriums.
2 - I can explain that amplification systems are needed in large auditoriums.
1 - I can identify amplification systems are needed in large auditoriums.
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Beck