Mark Sailer
Science Teacher
Pioneer Jr-Sr High

Physics I    Name : ______________________________________

Vibrations, Waves and Sound Unit

Chapters 25 & 26 

Study Guidelines/ What is to be accomplished?

  1. Describe the period of a pendulum.
  2. Describe the characteristics and properties of waves.
  3. Describe wave motion.
  4. Describe factors that affect the speed of a wave.
  5. Distinguish between transverse waves and longitudinal waves.
  6. Distinguish between constructive and destructive interference.
  7. Describe how a standing wave occurs.
  8. Describe the Doppler effect for sound and relate it to the blue and red shifts for light.
  9. Describe bow waves.
  10. Describe sonic booms.

Grades 

Activities and Assignments points (75)  _______ 

                                                            Total ___________ 
 
 
 
 
 

    Activities and Assignments (75 points Maximum) Points Possible Points

    Earned

    1.  Lab 66 – Making Waves 10  
    2.  Vibrations and Sound I – Notes and list of 5 things learned 5  
    3.  Vibrations and Sound II – Notes and list of 5 things learned 5  
    4.  Concept Page 25-1 5  
    6.  Concept Page 25-2 5  
    7.  Concept Page 25-3 5  
    8.  Concept Page 26-1 5  
    9.  Lab 69 5  
    10.  Chapter 25 Review Questions p. 388 #1-20 10  
    11.  Chapter 25 Assessment Questions pp. 388-389

                                                              # 21, 23, 25-28, 31, 33, 36, 38, 40

    10  
    12.  Chapter 26 Review Questions pp. 401-402 #1-20 10  
    13.  Chapter 26 Assessment Questions pp. 402-403

                                                                     # 21-25, 27, 28, 33, 35, 37

    10  
    14.   Vocabulary Cards Chapter 25 &26 10  
 

B- Layer Assignment

15. Pendulum Lab – See Handout 10  
 

A – Layer Assignment (15 Points Maximum)

16.  Activity 41 p. 403 – Complete the  activity and do one of the following – demonstrate in class or on video by playing a tune or make a poster/display explaining the physics behind the pitch (include outside resources if making the poster)  
17.  Create a poster or display describing decibels and the safety/health concerns associated with loud sounds.  (Include a list of resources.  Use an A –Layer Research form.)