TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Make Some Waves
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.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Wet Dog Physics
Describes the physics behind animals' ability to dry themselves by shaking to remove water.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Guided Oscillation Lab
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Oscillations Simulation
Use this interactive to learn the physics behind oscillation.