Building a Tidal Wave Attenuator

Wave Attenuator
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Intended Grade Level(s):
6-12
Energy Content:
Electrical Energy,
Electricity and Magnetism,
Electricity Generation,
Tidal Energy,
Wave Energy
Learning Goal(s):

1. Students will describe and model the energy transfer and transformation in a wave attenuator.
2. Students will build a wave attenuator using a diagram and selected materials.
3. Students will test the model wave attenuator they built.

Unit:
Wave Attenuator
Lesson Number:
2
Pedagogy & Practice:
Engineering Design,
Group Work/Collaboration,
Hands-on Materials,
Project-Based Learning
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:
1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems,
2: Developing and Using Models,
6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
Relevant NGSS PE:
MS-ESS3-3,
MS-ETS1-1,
MS-ETS1-4,
MS-PS2-4,
MS-PS3-5
Other Subjects Covered:
ELA: Speaking & Listening,
ELA: Writing
Estimated Activity Length:
2 hours 30 min
Files Associated with this Activity:
PDF icon Wave Attenuator L2.pdf
Description:

This lesson is designed to build upon investigations of electromagnetic energy by applying these phenomena to transfer the kinetic energy moving in waves to electricity by building a wave attenuator.

Science Kit Material(s) Used:
Vernier LabQuest 2
Other Material(s) Used:
Galvanometer, Vernier instrumentation amplifier, 100-quart tote, a 2 liter soda bottle, needlenose pliers, scissors, hot glue gun, sandpaper, 90 cm magnet wire, rare earth magnet, foam, acrylic tubing, assorted nuts and bolts (specific listed in plan)