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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Diffraction Calculations

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students investigate diffraction of light and the interference patterns that are produced through constructive and destructive interference of the waves. Students...
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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Waves: Behavior of Waves: Interference of Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
Students discover wave interference, the phenomenon that occurs when two waves meet while traveling along the same medium.
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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Light Waves and Color: Two Point Source Interference

For Students 9th - 10th
Students examine the findings of Thomas Young's light experiment, which showed that an interference pattern results when light from two sources meets up while traveling through the same medium.
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Activity
Boston University

Bu: Optics Demonstrations: Interference

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Several short descriptions and graphics of demonstrations which illustrate principles of interference. Suitable as a supplement for a teacher lesson plan or as an idea-generator for a student project.
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Bubble Tray: Create Giant Bubbles

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
With this fun bubble tray experiment, students create giant bubbles and learn about surface tension and light interference.