Nature of Science: Sonic Booms
Chapter 1 Characteristics of waves
1 What Are Waves?
2 Properties of Waves
3 Interactions of Waves
4 Integrating Earth Science: Seismic Waves
Chapter 2 Sound
1 The Nature of Sound
2 Properties of Sound
3 Combining Sound Waves
4 Integrating Life Science: How You Hear Sound
5 Applications of Sound
Chapter 3 The Electronagnetidc Spectrum
1 The Nature of Electromagnetic Waves
2 Waves of the Electromagnetic Spectrum
3 Producing Visible Light
4 Integrating Technology: Wireless Communication
Chapter 4 Light
1 Reflection and Mirrors
2 Refraction and Lenses
3 Color
4 Integrating Life Science: Seeing Light
5 Using Light
Interdisciplinary Exploration: The Magic of the Movies
Reference Section
Skills Handbook
Think Like a Scientist
Making Measurements
Conducting a Scientific Investigation
Thinking Critically
Organizing Information
Creating Data Tables and Graphs
Appendix A: Laboratory Safety
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgments