Science SOL 5.5 and 5.6 Sound and Light Unit

Organize each sound wave under the correct heading.

Groups:

(a) High Frequency

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(b) Low Frequency

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Label the parts of the wave to complete the diagram.

a

b

c

d

trough

crest

amplitude

wavelength

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Sort each object under the correct heading. Use the diagram to help you sort each item.

Groups:

(a) Transparent

,

(b) Translucent

,

(c) Opaque

• goggles

• fishbowel

• pencil

• book

• pitcher

• cup

• rock

• supply box

Tags

NGSS.2-PS1-1

NGSS.2-PS1-2

Drag each item under the correct example of each vocabulary word.

Groups:

(a) Reflect

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(b) Refract

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Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Label the parts of the wave.

a

b

c

wavelength

compression

rarefaction

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Radiant energy from the sun is transferred to Earth. When the light is absorbed by the paved road, which energy transformation occurs?

• radiant energy → electrical energy

• radiant energy → thermal (heat) energy

• radiant energy → mechanical energy

• radiant energy → sound energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Analyze each statement as true or fale.

Groups:

(a) True

,

(b) False

• The bottom wave has the most energy.

• Both waves have the same frequency.

• The top wave has the most energy.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Order these colors from longest wavelength (least energy) to Shortest wavelength (most energy).

• blue

• green

• purple (violet)

• red

• orange

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

match

• sound bounces back

• refraction

• light bounces back

• echo

• light bends

• reflection

• move back and forth

• vibration

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Match the correct type of pitch with each instrument.

c

b

a

highest pitch

lowest pitch

medium pitch

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1