Other Sites
The following web sites provide additional information that might prove useful in preparing or teaching this topic.
- DET Site
This site was prepared by the Learning Design and Resources Development Unit within the DET Centre for Learning Innovation . It consists of a structured directory to a range of sites with physics descriptions, diagrams and some other interesting resources. The content behind each link is described and sources are identified. - University of NSW Site
This site was prepared by Joe Wolfe and contains some strategies for teaching the unit including:
- Suggestions for examples and strategies for teaching the syllabus headlines
- Some notes about a guided investigation
- Some useful gear that is either or both cheap and readily available.
- Some web resources
- Some notes about the physics of speech - University of Sydney Site - UniServe Science
This site is maintained by Kaye Placing (BioSciCH@mail.usyd.edu.au)
It consists of a list of websites with information on:
- Current technologies
- Sound Waves
- Electromagnetic waves
- Future technologies - Catholic Schools Site
This site was built by Bob Emery of the Catholic Schools Diocese of Maitland Newcastle. It contains a scientific discussion of following topics:
- Introduction
- Wave Types
- Wave Terminology
- Sound Waves - including speed of sound, terminology & drawing longitudinal waves
- Reflection of Sound
- The Principle of Superposition for Sound Waves
- The Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Detection & Uses
- Wave Modulation
- Bandwidth Limitations in the EM Spectrum
- Reflection & Refraction of EM Waves
- Velocity Changes Cause Wavefronts To Bend
- Total Internal Reflection
- Developments in Communication Technology
- Useful Links
