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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Properties of Waves

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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...
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Simon Says Big Amplitude, Small Wavelength!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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.
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Interactive
South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: Nasa Online: Sound: Wave Traits

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to wave traits and how they affect sound.
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Unit Plan
Miss Bupp's Class

Miss Bupp's Class: Waves Science Unit

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Catch a Wave

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Two Bit Circus Foundation: Waves Sound

For Teachers 4th - 5th
A series of lesson plans on the topic of sound waves. Hands-on activities and a student worksheet are included.
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Lesson Plan
The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: 4 Ps4 1: Wave Model

For Teachers 4th
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 4-PS4-1: wave model.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Properties of Waves

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the properties waves in the science of physics including amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period, and speed.