Funded by The Healthineers Fund of the Siemens Foundation
Grades:
9–12
Level:
2
Students will explore the parts of a sound wave and learn about human reception of sound. Then, they will research and analyze the types of ultrasound before making a claim as to the most beneficial type to human health and well-being.
In this activity, students work in teams to develop a method for creating a mathematical model of the path of a ball. The teams measure the height from which a ball is thrown, and the time taken for the ball to reach the ground.