Unit at a glance
5 lessons, 225 minutes of teaching
Scheme of work
The lessons in order
| Ref | Lesson pack | Structure | Worksheet | Quiz | Lab tab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Wave features (wavelength, amplitude, frequency) Drop a stone in a pond and rings race outward, yet a floating leaf only bobs in place. | Connect-Extend-Challenge | 5 Q, 18 marks | 3 MCQ | tab 1 |
| 3.1 | The wave equation (v = fλ) Every wave obeys one tidy rule that ties together how fast it moves, how often it wiggles, and how long each wiggle is. | Anticipation / Reaction Guide | 5 Q, 20 marks | 3 MCQ | tab 2 |
| 3.1 | Transverse and longitudinal waves Shake a rope and the wave runs along it while the rope itself flicks up and down, across the motion. | Cooperative Concept Mapping | 8 Q, 24 marks | 2 MCQ | tab 3 |
| 3.1 | Reflection, refraction and diffraction of waves Send straight ripples across a tank and you can make them do three things: bounce off a barrier, bend as they cross into shallower water, and fan out as they squeeze through a gap. | Think-Pair-Share | 8 Q, 28 marks | 1 MCQ | tab 4 |
| 3.1 | Diffraction in depth Stand behind a wall and you can still hear someone speaking, but you cannot see them. | Mix-Pair-Share | 8 Q, 27 marks | 3 MCQ | tab 5 |
Each pack holds the plan, worksheet and quiz for its lesson. Teach the rows in order; the lab tabs match the student lessons.
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