Physics Wave Phenomena Slide Deck — NGSS Grades 9-12
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✅ NGSS aligned for Grades 9-12
✅ Answer keys included for every assignment, quiz, and test
Transform how your students understand wave phenomena with this classroom-tested PowerPoint that turns complex concepts like Doppler effect and resonance into engaging, visual learning experiences. Stop scrambling for quality slides and start with a done-for-you presentation that actually helps students think conceptually about waves.
What's Included
- ✓ Ready-to-use PowerPoint covering 5 key wave phenomena
- ✓ Visual diagrams that make abstract concepts concrete
- ✓ Discussion prompts that spark critical thinking
- ✓ Real-world examples students can relate to
- ✓ Editable format to match your teaching style
- ✓ NGSS HS-PS4-1 alignment built in
Why Teachers Love This
- No-prep implementation: Download, customize if desired, and teach—no hours of slide creation
- Conceptual focus: Students build reasoning skills instead of memorizing formulas
- Engagement without gimmicks: Interactive elements that deepen understanding, not distract
- Teacher-tested content: Created by physics teachers who know what actually works in the classroom
Perfect For
- High school physics (grades 9-12)
- Conceptual physics courses
- Wave unit introduction or review
- Teachers seeking NGSS-aligned resources
- Substitute teacher lesson plans
Topics Covered
- Doppler Effect: How wave frequency changes with motion—sound and light applications
- Natural Frequency: Why objects vibrate at specific frequencies
- Resonance: From musical instruments to bridge collapses
- Beat Frequencies: Wave interference you can hear
- Seismic Waves: How earthquakes travel through Earth
Pro Tip: Use the discussion prompts to create AI-resistant assessments that require genuine conceptual reasoning.
Update your location to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
NGSS HS-PS2-2
Use mathematical representations to support the claim that the total momentum of a system of objects is conserved when there is no net force on the system. Emphasis is on the quantitative conservation of momentum in interactions and the qualitative meaning of this principle. Assessment is limited to systems of two macroscopic bodies moving in one dimension.
NGSS HS-PS3-1
Create a computational model to calculate the change in the energy of one component in a system when the change in energy of the other component(s) and energy flows in and out of the system are known. Emphasis is on explaining the meaning of mathematical expressions used in the model. Assessment is limited to basic algebraic expressions or computations; to systems of two or three components; and to thermal energy, kinetic energy, and/or the energies in gravitational, magnetic, or electric fields.
NGSS HS-PS2-1
Analyze data to support the claim that Newton’s second law of motion describes the mathematical relationship among the net force on a macroscopic object, its mass, and its acceleration. Assessment is limited to one-dimensional motion and to macroscopic objects moving at non-relativistic speeds. Examples of data could include tables or graphs of position or velocity as a function of time for objects subject to a net unbalanced force, such as a falling object, an object sliding down a ramp, or a moving object being pulled by a constant force.
NGSS HS-PS4-1
Use mathematical representations to support a claim regarding relationships among the frequency, wavelength, and speed of waves traveling in various media. Examples of data could include electromagnetic radiation traveling in a vacuum and glass, sound waves traveling through air and water, and seismic waves traveling through the earth. Assessment is limited to algebraic relationships and describing those relationships qualitatively.
NGSS HS-PS2-3
Apply scientific and engineering ideas to design, evaluate, and refine a device that minimizes the force on a macroscopic object during a collision. Examples of evaluation and refinement could include determining the success of the device at protecting an object from damage and modifying the design to improve it. Examples of a device could include a football helmet or a parachute. Assessment is limited to qualitative evaluations and/or algebraic manipulations.
NGSS HS-PS2-2
Use mathematical representations to support the claim that the total momentum of a system of objects is conserved when there is no net force on the system. Emphasis is on the quantitative conservation of momentum in interactions and the qualitative meaning of this principle. Assessment is limited to systems of two macroscopic bodies moving in one dimension.
NGSS HS-PS3-1
Create a computational model to calculate the change in the energy of one component in a system when the change in energy of the other component(s) and energy flows in and out of the system are known. Emphasis is on explaining the meaning of mathematical expressions used in the model. Assessment is limited to basic algebraic expressions or computations; to systems of two or three components; and to thermal energy, kinetic energy, and/or the energies in gravitational, magnetic, or electric fields.
NGSS HS-PS2-1
Analyze data to support the claim that Newton’s second law of motion describes the mathematical relationship among the net force on a macroscopic object, its mass, and its acceleration. Assessment is limited to one-dimensional motion and to macroscopic objects moving at non-relativistic speeds. Examples of data could include tables or graphs of position or velocity as a function of time for objects subject to a net unbalanced force, such as a falling object, an object sliding down a ramp, or a moving object being pulled by a constant force.
NGSS HS-PS4-1
Use mathematical representations to support a claim regarding relationships among the frequency, wavelength, and speed of waves traveling in various media. Examples of data could include electromagnetic radiation traveling in a vacuum and glass, sound waves traveling through air and water, and seismic waves traveling through the earth. Assessment is limited to algebraic relationships and describing those relationships qualitatively.
NGSS HS-PS2-3
Apply scientific and engineering ideas to design, evaluate, and refine a device that minimizes the force on a macroscopic object during a collision. Examples of evaluation and refinement could include determining the success of the device at protecting an object from damage and modifying the design to improve it. Examples of a device could include a football helmet or a parachute. Assessment is limited to qualitative evaluations and/or algebraic manipulations.
Physics Wave Phenomena Slide Deck — NGSS Grades 9-12
Sale price
$5.00
Regular price $4.50Instant digital download -- no physical shipping.
✓
NGSS Aligned
✓
Instant Digital Download
✓
Created by a 7+ Year Physics Teacher
📦 Save with the Waves Unit Bundle: Get every waves resource I sell — quizzes, slide decks, labs, crosswords, warmups, the test, and the escape room — bundled for $48.75. Get the Physics Waves Unit Bundle — NGSS Grades 9-12 →
✅ NGSS aligned for Grades 9-12
✅ Answer keys included for every assignment, quiz, and test
Transform how your students understand wave phenomena with this classroom-tested PowerPoint that turns complex concepts like Doppler effect and resonance into engaging, visual learning experiences. Stop scrambling for quality slides and start with a done-for-you presentation that actually helps students think conceptually about waves.
What's Included
- ✓ Ready-to-use PowerPoint covering 5 key wave phenomena
- ✓ Visual diagrams that make abstract concepts concrete
- ✓ Discussion prompts that spark critical thinking
- ✓ Real-world examples students can relate to
- ✓ Editable format to match your teaching style
- ✓ NGSS HS-PS4-1 alignment built in
Why Teachers Love This
- No-prep implementation: Download, customize if desired, and teach—no hours of slide creation
- Conceptual focus: Students build reasoning skills instead of memorizing formulas
- Engagement without gimmicks: Interactive elements that deepen understanding, not distract
- Teacher-tested content: Created by physics teachers who know what actually works in the classroom
Perfect For
- High school physics (grades 9-12)
- Conceptual physics courses
- Wave unit introduction or review
- Teachers seeking NGSS-aligned resources
- Substitute teacher lesson plans
Topics Covered
- Doppler Effect: How wave frequency changes with motion—sound and light applications
- Natural Frequency: Why objects vibrate at specific frequencies
- Resonance: From musical instruments to bridge collapses
- Beat Frequencies: Wave interference you can hear
- Seismic Waves: How earthquakes travel through Earth
Pro Tip: Use the discussion prompts to create AI-resistant assessments that require genuine conceptual reasoning.
Update your location to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
NGSS HS-PS2-2
Use mathematical representations to support the claim that the total momentum of a system of objects is conserved when there is no net force on the system. Emphasis is on the quantitative conservation of momentum in interactions and the qualitative meaning of this principle. Assessment is limited to systems of two macroscopic bodies moving in one dimension.
NGSS HS-PS3-1
Create a computational model to calculate the change in the energy of one component in a system when the change in energy of the other component(s) and energy flows in and out of the system are known. Emphasis is on explaining the meaning of mathematical expressions used in the model. Assessment is limited to basic algebraic expressions or computations; to systems of two or three components; and to thermal energy, kinetic energy, and/or the energies in gravitational, magnetic, or electric fields.
NGSS HS-PS2-1
Analyze data to support the claim that Newton’s second law of motion describes the mathematical relationship among the net force on a macroscopic object, its mass, and its acceleration. Assessment is limited to one-dimensional motion and to macroscopic objects moving at non-relativistic speeds. Examples of data could include tables or graphs of position or velocity as a function of time for objects subject to a net unbalanced force, such as a falling object, an object sliding down a ramp, or a moving object being pulled by a constant force.
NGSS HS-PS4-1
Use mathematical representations to support a claim regarding relationships among the frequency, wavelength, and speed of waves traveling in various media. Examples of data could include electromagnetic radiation traveling in a vacuum and glass, sound waves traveling through air and water, and seismic waves traveling through the earth. Assessment is limited to algebraic relationships and describing those relationships qualitatively.
NGSS HS-PS2-3
Apply scientific and engineering ideas to design, evaluate, and refine a device that minimizes the force on a macroscopic object during a collision. Examples of evaluation and refinement could include determining the success of the device at protecting an object from damage and modifying the design to improve it. Examples of a device could include a football helmet or a parachute. Assessment is limited to qualitative evaluations and/or algebraic manipulations.
NGSS HS-PS2-2
Use mathematical representations to support the claim that the total momentum of a system of objects is conserved when there is no net force on the system. Emphasis is on the quantitative conservation of momentum in interactions and the qualitative meaning of this principle. Assessment is limited to systems of two macroscopic bodies moving in one dimension.
NGSS HS-PS3-1
Create a computational model to calculate the change in the energy of one component in a system when the change in energy of the other component(s) and energy flows in and out of the system are known. Emphasis is on explaining the meaning of mathematical expressions used in the model. Assessment is limited to basic algebraic expressions or computations; to systems of two or three components; and to thermal energy, kinetic energy, and/or the energies in gravitational, magnetic, or electric fields.
NGSS HS-PS2-1
Analyze data to support the claim that Newton’s second law of motion describes the mathematical relationship among the net force on a macroscopic object, its mass, and its acceleration. Assessment is limited to one-dimensional motion and to macroscopic objects moving at non-relativistic speeds. Examples of data could include tables or graphs of position or velocity as a function of time for objects subject to a net unbalanced force, such as a falling object, an object sliding down a ramp, or a moving object being pulled by a constant force.
NGSS HS-PS4-1
Use mathematical representations to support a claim regarding relationships among the frequency, wavelength, and speed of waves traveling in various media. Examples of data could include electromagnetic radiation traveling in a vacuum and glass, sound waves traveling through air and water, and seismic waves traveling through the earth. Assessment is limited to algebraic relationships and describing those relationships qualitatively.
NGSS HS-PS2-3
Apply scientific and engineering ideas to design, evaluate, and refine a device that minimizes the force on a macroscopic object during a collision. Examples of evaluation and refinement could include determining the success of the device at protecting an object from damage and modifying the design to improve it. Examples of a device could include a football helmet or a parachute. Assessment is limited to qualitative evaluations and/or algebraic manipulations.
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