Sound Wave
Light Sound and Waves

Kitset of the main ideas in the topic Sound

Teaching Guidance for 11-14 IOP TAP

Sound kitset
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Sound Wave
Light, Sound and Waves Supporting Physics Teaching

A teaching story

You probably have a story like this one: It's a Saturday afternoon and Anita, a keen football fan, is revising for her exams...

Teaching Guidance 11-14

Sound Wave
Light, Sound and Waves Supporting Physics Teaching

Light rays but not sound rays

In explaining the properties of light we suggest constructing diagrams based on light rays, which are imaginary. Rays can be...

Teaching Guidance 5-11 11-14

Sound Wave
Light, Sound and Waves Supporting Physics Teaching

Separating loud/quiet (loudness) from high/low (...

The central learning challenge for children is for them to develop a clear understanding of the difference between describing...

Teaching Guidance 5-11

Light Sound and Waves Misconceptions
RESEARCH REVIEW Light, Sound and Waves

Some students depict light around sources with short lines

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RESEARCH REVIEW Light, Sound and Waves

Most students think of waves ‘carrying’ material from one place to another

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RESEARCH REVIEW Light, Sound and Waves

Some students think that light stays on a mirror during reflection

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