Properties of Waves Lesson Bundle

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This money-saving Properties of Waves Bundle includes:

1. Introduction to Waves Notes: Students will complete a Cloze worksheet as they view a presentation on wave basics.
2. Informational Reading: Students will learn about the basic differences between longitudinal and transverse waves, the parts of a transverse wave (crest, trough, amplitude, wavelength), and the parts of a longitudinal wave (compression, rarefaction). Includes reading comprehension questions.
3. Teacher Demo Idea (FREE!): This highly effective waves demonstration model is the best I have found to get kids to understand different aspects of mechanical waves, and you can make it yourself with easy supplies!
4. Hands-On Activity Stations: Focus on the properties with three fun, rigorous, and hands-on stations! Students follow directions on station cards and answer questions on an answer sheet. Easy supplies, too – just rope, yarn, and a Slinky.
5. Decoder Activity: Kids LOVE this one! Use the parts of a wave to decode hidden messages!
6. CER & Data Analysis Stations: Spark some critical thinking! Kids visit stations where they will analyze simple data tables, graphs, and diagrams to answer questions in the claims-evidence-reasoning format.
7. Worksheet: This waves worksheet reviews the basics of the properties of waves.
8. Quiz: Ten multiple-choice questions cover waves, parts of a wave (crest, trough, amplitude, wavelength), and why different waves have different amounts of energy.

Teacher Notes:

• NGSS Content Standards: NGSS MS-PS4-1 and MS-PS4-2
• Includes all answer keys.
• Please note that the activities in this properties of waves lesson bundle are not editable.
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Related Standards:

• NGSS MS-PS4-1: Use mathematical representations to describe a simple model for waves that includes how the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a wave.
• NGSS MS-PS4-2: Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials.