Wave Shift Wonders

A comprehensive 11th-grade physics sequence on the Doppler effect, covering conceptual visualization, mathematical derivation, supersonic phenomena, and real-world applications in medicine and astronomy.

Wavefront Geometry

Students use simulations and diagrams to visualize how wavefronts compress and expand due to relative motion between a source and an observer.

Pitch Math

Introduction to the Doppler equation and practice with algebraic calculations for moving sources and observers using proper sign conventions.

Breaking the Barrier

Exploration of supersonic travel, the Mach cone, and the formation of shock waves and sonic booms.

Doppler Tech

Applying Doppler principles to electromagnetic waves in weather radar and medical ultrasound imaging.

Stellar Shifts

Connecting sound wave frequency shifts to the red/blue shifts of light observed in distant galaxies to understand the expanding universe.

Wave Shift Wonders

Relative Motion Teacher Guide

Wavefront Shift Slides

Ripple Tank Investigation Worksheet

Doppler Math Slides

Pitch Shift Practice Worksheet

Equation Master Answer Key

Sonic Boom Slides

Mach Cone Analysis Worksheet

Supersonic Physics Teacher Guide

Doppler Applications Slides

Radar and Flow Worksheet

Real World Doppler Teacher Guide

Cosmic Shift Slides

Redshift Calculation Worksheet

Stellar Shift Teacher Guide