Water on the Move: Wind and Waves
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Museum of Science, Boston
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In this simple activity, learners explore ocean waves. To find out if water moves forward toward the shore, learners create waves in a simulated ocean (small aquarium tank of water). Learners compare how and where a cork moves before and after the waves. Learners discover that the cork moves in a circular motion. This resource also includes information about waves, crests, troughs, and wavelengths.
- Under 5 minutes
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Demonstration, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- a small aquarium tank or clear container of similar shape and size
- a cork
- a small block of wood
- masking tape
Subjects
- Earth and Space Science
- Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
- Earth, Moon and Sun
- Tides
- Earth Structure
- Physical Sciences
- Energy
- Vibration and Waves
- Wave Properties
- Wave Motion
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Rosentrater, Lynn
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, The Museum of Science, ©1998
