Ocean Waves - Introduction
Lesson
The Energy of Ocean Waves – Middle School Sample Classroom Task <br> Introduction <br> Ocean waves are an example of mechanical waves in the natural environment. In this task, students use these properties of ocean waves to investigate the relationship between amplitude and energy, and how the energy of ocean waves can have both negative and positive impacts on human society, using examples such as coastal erosion and alternative energy generation. <br> The students use data to associate wave height with the amount of sediment carried by the wave and with the amount of energy produced by wave energy converters. The students also use data to evaluate the components of two specific wave energy converter designs.