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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Make Some Waves

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this activity, students use their own creativity (and their bodies) to make longitudinal and transverse waves. Through the use of common items, they will investigate the different between longitudinal and transverse waves.
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Article
Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Wet Dog Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the physics behind animals' ability to dry themselves by shaking to remove water.
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Interactive
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Guided Oscillation Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This lab is designed to have students calibrate an oscillating spring. They will develop a calibration equation to relate the frequency of oscillation to the mass on the spring. They will then test their equation by determining the mass...
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Oscillations Simulation

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this interactive to learn the physics behind oscillation.