Characteristics of Waves: Part 1

Waves are patterns of motion that carry energy from one place to another. This two-page physical science worksheet gives middle school students an opportunity to explore and compare characteristics of waves. In Characteristics of Waves: Part 1, learners will be introduced to key terms like "amplitude," "wavelength," and "frequency." Then young scientists will be given different pairs of waves and asked to determine which wave in each pair has the greater amplitude, wavelength, or frequency. After completing this worksheet, students can try the Characteristics of Waves: Part 2 worksheet as a next step!