Waves: Waves and Information
Using the Science A-Z resources below will help students develop proficiency in Disciplinary Core Ideas, engage in Science and Engineering Practices, and recognize Crosscutting Concepts as they build toward fulfilling one or more of the grade 4 Performance Expectations related to Waves: Waves and Information.- 4-PS4-1: Develop a model of waves to describe patterns in terms of amplitude and wavelength and that waves can cause objects to move.
- 4-PS4-3: Generate and compare multiple solutions that use patterns to transfer information.
Correlated Resources
Physical
Sound
Sound - Nonfiction Book
NGSS Codes: 4-PS4-1
Shhh! - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 4-PS4-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Making Music - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 4-PS4-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Seeing Sound - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 4-PS4-1, 4-PS4-3- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Sound - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: 4-PS4-1, 4-PS4-3
CDs: Sound From Light - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 4-PS4-3
Sound, Part 1: Amplitude of Waves - Interactive Lesson
NGSS Codes: 4-PS4-1
Sound, Part 2: Wave Cycles and Wavelength - Interactive Lesson
NGSS Codes: 4-PS4-1
Sound, Part 3: Frequency of Waves - Interactive Lesson
NGSS Codes: 4-PS4-3
Sound, Part 4: Amplitude, Wavelength, and Frequency - Interactive Lesson
NGSS Codes: 4-PS4-1, 4-PS4-3
Physical
Light Energy
Light - Nonfiction Book
NGSS Codes: 4-PS4-3, 4-PS4-1
Light Energy - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: 4-PS4-3
DVDs - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 4-PS4-3
Electromagnetic Spectrum - Science Diagram
NGSS Codes: 4-PS4-1
- Digital
Electricity and Magnetism
Remote Control - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 4-PS4-3- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital