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Unit: Waves

NGSS:
MS‑PS4‑1
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MS‑PS4‑2
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MS‑PS4‑3
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MS‑PS4.A.1
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MS‑PS4.A.2
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MS‑PS4.A
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MS‑PS4.B.1
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MS‑PS4.B.2
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MS‑PS4.B.3
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MS‑PS4.B.4
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MS‑PS4.B
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MS‑PS4.C

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Wave properties

How can waves own properties? They're just repeating patterns of energy.
NGSS:
MS‑PS4‑1
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MS‑PS4.A.1
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MS‑PS4.A

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Mechanical waves and light

In space, no one can hear you scream.
NGSS:
MS‑PS4‑2
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MS‑PS4.A.1
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MS‑PS4.A.2
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MS‑PS4.A
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MS‑PS4.B.4
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MS‑PS4.B

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Quiz 1

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Transmission and refraction

Bending light is so easy, you can do it with a glass of water!
NGSS:
MS‑PS4‑2
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MS‑PS4.B.1
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MS‑PS4.B.2
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MS‑PS4.B.3
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MS‑PS4.B

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Absorption and reflection

Absorb and reflect? Who knew physics and philosophy were so closely related?
NGSS:
MS‑PS4‑2
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MS‑PS4.B.1
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MS‑PS4.B.2
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MS‑PS4.B

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Quiz 2

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Digital signals

If analog signals were a person, digital signals would be their cooler, more reliable friend.
NGSS:
MS‑PS4‑3
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MS‑PS4.C.1
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MS‑PS4.C

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Unit test

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About this unit

This unit explores different types of waves and digital signals. Learn about different properties of a wave, the difference between mechanical waves and light waves, different wave behaviors and what digital signals are.