Understanding By Design
Unit Design
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Energy of Waves
Developed by
Lori Hall &
Carrie Latesky
The Logic of
Backward Design
Understanding By Design
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| _____ Vocabulary Flash Cards 10 points Create a pair of flash
cards for each of the terms listed above. Word on one card, a
definition or picture on the second. Play 3 matches of
concentration with 3 different people. You must get a signature
from each opponent. _____ Models of Waves 10 points (pg.8) Use markers,
construction paper, yarn, glue, and scissors to illustrate the
following three wave types: longitudinal, transverse, and
surface wave. Label the names of the waves and the
parts of the waves (compressions, rarefactions, crests, and troughs) _____ Section Reviews 10 points each Complete the section
reviews (page 9, page 13, and page19) _____ Internet Activity 5 points Do Internet Activity
on page 7 _____ SciLinks Activity: The nature of waves 5 points Investigate the nature
of waves using the keyword HSM1017. Complete the worksheet from
the teacher. _____ Figure 1 (page 4) 5 points Imagine you are on the leaf shown in Figure 1.
_____ Constructing a Transverse Wave 10 points (pg.11)
_____ Standardized Test Prep 5 points Complete the Standardized Test Prep on pages 24 & 25 _____ Interpreting Graphics 10 points Use the diagram of waves a. b. and c. in question #18 on page 23 to answer the following questions:
_____ Crossword Puzzle 10 points Create a crossword puzzle using all 14 chapter vocabulary words. The puzzle must contain a clue for each term. An answer key must be provided. _____ Concept Map (pg. 23) 5 points Design a blank concept
map using the terms provided in problem #13 on page 23. Provide
an answer key. _____ The Nature
of Waves Directed Reading (pages 4-9) 10 points _____ Properties
of Waves Directed Reading (pages 10-13) 10 points _____ Wave
Interactions Directed Reading (pages 14-19) 10 points **Note: Twenty (20) additional points can be earned through activities of your own creative ideas, pending teacher approval. |
| B Layer—50 points to move to A Layer _____ Pitch of a Rubber band 10 points (pg.10)
_____ Wave Examples 10 points (pg.8) Reconstruct the following chart and complete it for 10 examples of waves that you can find in everyday life. Example of Wave What makes it a wave? Transverse,
Longitudinal or Surface Wave? 1. 2. 3… _____ Musical Instrument 15 points Using a shoebox and 3 to 4 rubber bands, design and build a musical instrument. 10 pts. Play a recognizable song. 5pts. _____ Waves are Child’s Play 10 points Find a child’s toy
that makes sound. Investigate the differences in pitch and
loudness and how they can be changed. Present your findings to
the class. _____ Skills Practice Lab 20 points Complete the Skills
Practice Lab on pages 20-21. _____ Research Resonance 10 points (pg.18) Conduct research to
learn how resonance affects the sounds produced by different musical
instruments. Share your results by writing a report, by making a
poster, or by playing a musical instrument. _____ Career Research 10 points (pg.11) Research examples of
jobs where a person would need to figure out amplitude, wavelength,
frequency, or wave speed. Report your findings in an
informational poster to be shared with the class. _____ Power Point 10 points Design a presentation
that informs the viewer of the following things: What a wave is,
the different part of a wave, describe the differences between a
transverse wave and a longitudinal wave, identify and describe four
wave properties. _____ Skit 10 points Along with 2 or 3 of
your classmates, demonstrate the properties of a longitudinal wave and
a transverse wave, be creative, and use props. _____ Study
Guide Review 10 points |
| Layer A—MAX is 50 points _____ Waves and
Vibrations Test 30 points _____ The case of
the speeding ticket (critical thinking) 10 points Role Audience Format Topic 1. President Earthquake Survivor Letter of support Waves affect us all 2. Middle School Student Space Aliens Poem Medium is not just a
size 3. Boss Someone newly hired An important email There’s a difference
between constructive & destructive interference 4. Surfer 6:00 Newscast Audience A news story Timing is everything 5. Storyteller Middle School student Comic Strip Not all waves are the
same 6. Sound wave Other sound waves Obituary We can’t last forever 7. Wave Medium Classified Ad I need you 8. Paula Abdul American Idol Contestant Try out criticism Work on your waves 9. Teacher Student Worksheet (with answer sheet) Transverse and
Longitudinal wave similarities & differences 10. Fishing Boat Dock Postcard Motion of the Ocean _____ R.A.F.T.
20 points _____ Tsunami Wave Debate 10 points Find out what causes a
Tsunami wave. There has been some talk that by detonating a bomb
under water could cause a wave that would cancel out a tsunami wave
heading toward land. Do some research and determine if this would
work or not. Give facts to support your stand. Understanding By Design Unit
Design Worksheet Essential
Vocabulary Sequencing
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UBD Unit Design Worksheet/Saginaw Valley State University