Science Update: 4/20/20 - 4/23/20

Science Update: 4/20/20 – 4/23/20

Middle School:
Students will be learning about the properties of waves. This includes things like wavelength, amplitude, and frequency.

Questions/Conversation Starters:

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

What is amplitude and how does it affect soundwaves? How does amplitude affect light waves?

High School:
Students will be learning about the different layers of our atmosphere, ozone, and air pressure.

Questions/Conversation Starters:

What are the different layers of our atmosphere?

What is ozone and how does it affect life on Earth?

What is the relationship between temperature and altitude in different layers of our atmosphere?

How would you describe air pressure?

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And that’s a wrap! Throughout this week, Upper School students showcased tenacity, grit, and amazing collaboration skills, as they worked in groups to create amazing