Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Properties of Waves
In this direct instruction lesson, young scholars draw sketches in their science notebooks in order to make sense of wave properties. Resources include a slideshow presentation on the properties of waves and multiple examples of student...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Simon Says Big Amplitude, Small Wavelength!
In this activity, students play the game Simon Says to make the amplitudes and wavelengths defined by the teacher. First they play alone, and then they play with a partner using a piece of rope.
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Nasa Online: Sound: Wave Traits
An introduction to wave traits and how they affect sound.
Miss Bupp's Class
Miss Bupp's Class: Waves Science Unit
Enter Miss Bupp's class as she teaches a unit on waves. This extensive unit includes lesson plans, videos, assessments, and hands-on activities to make learning about waves and their characteristics fun and engaging.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Catch a Wave
This lesson encourages students to model a wave in a variety of ways using ropes and rubber bands. Resources included are videos of the lesson in action, a student worksheet, and examples of student work.
Other
Two Bit Circus Foundation: Waves Sound
A series of lesson plans on the topic of sound waves. Hands-on activities and a student worksheet are included.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: 4 Ps4 1: Wave Model
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 4-PS4-1: wave model.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Properties of Waves
Kids learn about the properties waves in the science of physics including amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period, and speed.