NDLI: Catch a Wave: How Waves are Formed

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Catch a Wave: How Waves are Formed

Content Provider	howtosmile
Author	Daniels, Eve Dunham, Trudy
Copyright Year	2008
Description	In this three-part activity, learners explore how waves are formed and why some waves are bigger than others. First, learners observe waves of water in a pan generated by an electric fan. Learners predict how the waves will change at low, medium, and high settings and compare their predictions to their observations. Then, learners drop a toothpick in the pan and turn on the fan to simulate how water particles spin in the direction of the wind. In the final activity, learners create a beach model to study wave size and patterns. This detailed lesson plan includes reflection questions, extension/simplification suggestions, web resources, and a blackline master.
Related Links	https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/wi4hpublications/catch-a-wave-how-waves-are-formed/
Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Rights Holder	Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
Subject Keyword	Waves Beach Wind friction Wind Prevailing winds Rippling Swells Water particles Wave patterns Prediction Model Building Nature and Environment Earth and Space Science Earth Processes Weather and Climate Earth Structure Oceans and Water Atmosphere Mathematics Data Analysis and Probability Data Analysis Data Collection Data Representation Physical Sciences Energy States of Matter Liquids Vibration and Waves Wave Properties Wave Motion The Nature of Science The Scientific Process Conducting Investigations Gathering Data Formulating Explanations Communicating Results
Content Type	Text
Educational Role	Student Teacher
Educational Use	Assessment
Time Required	PT1H0M0S
Education Level	Class V
Pedagogy	Experimental Activity
Resource Type	Hands-on
Subject	Probability Weather and Climate

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