1. Define the difference between the mechanical wave and the electromagnetic wave and understand the properties of each.

2. Describe how mechanical waves travel through different states of matter.

3. Explain density's role in wave energy transfer in different states of matter.

4. List different types of waves and be able to describe them as mechanical or electromagnetic waves.

5. Be able to list different parts of a wave and label a wave diagram using wave terminology.

6. Be able to identify parts of the electromagnetic wave. (Gifted Only)

7. Describe what happens to the wavelength as you move from left to right on the electromagnetic spectrum.

8. Using the diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum be able to identify frequencies and energy levels with their names such as x-ray for example.

9. Know the order of the visible spectrum and understand which red wavelengths are longer than blue wavelengths.

10. Know the difference between diffraction and refraction.

11. Understand the relationship between an electrical field and a magnetic field in an electromagnetic wave. (Gifted Only)

12. Understand the  relationship between frequency and hertz. (Gifted Only)

13. Describe how compression and rarefaction works in a longitudinal wave. (Gifted Only)

14. Describe the motions of a transverse wave.

15. Know the difference between constructive and destructive interference.

16. Understand the difference between nodes and antinodes. (Gifted Only)

17. Explain resonance as a transfer of energy from one object to another and what role density plays in the resulting transfer. (Gifted Only)

18. Understand the angle of incidence verses the angle of reflection. (Science 8 Only)