Light vs. Sound

Activity Summary
Students will participate in a stations lab that will demonstrate various characteristics of light waves and sound waves. Students will observe and highlight differences between the two forms of waves.

Grade Levels
9-12

Learning Objectives
1. Differentiate between transverse and longitudinal waves
2. Differentiate between the light and sound waves

Lesson Materials (view or download)
PowerPoint
Lesson Plans
Station Instructions

Keywords
waves, transverse, longitudinal, light, sound

Last updated: 3/4/2015