Looking to strengthen your students’ understanding of mechanical waves and sound? Vernier co-founder and former physics educator Dave Vernier and physics expert Josh Ence guide you through three engaging wave experiments: standing waves on a string, sound wave interference and beats, and visualization of the Doppler effect. They’ll demonstrate how to help students move from basic observations to a more complex understanding of wave phenomena.Â
You will
- Discover methods for helping students investigate frequency, period, and amplitude using the Go Direct® Sound Sensor and Vernier Graphical Analysis Pro®
- Master techniques for teaching the Doppler effect with Vernier Video Analysis®, helping students connect math with real-world frequency shiftsÂ
- Get practical tips for equipment set up, data collection, and analysis to ensure consistent results across class periodsÂ
- Learn strategies for teaching wave behavior and harmonics with a standing wave experiment using a string and speaker
