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 Music
4 Integrating Life Science HowYou Hear Sound
5 Using Sound
Chapter 3 The Electromagnetic Spectrum
1 The Nature of Electromagnetic Waves
2 Waves of the Electromagnetic Spectrum
3 Producing Visible Light
4 Tech & Design Wireless Communication
Chapter 4 Light
1 Light and Color
2 Reflection and Mirrors
3 Refraction and Lenses
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
Technology Design Skills
Creating Data Tables and Graphs
Math Review
Reading Comprehension Skills
Appendix A Laboratory Safety
English and Spanish Glossary
Acknowledgments