Waves: Light and Sound
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 1 Performance Expectations related to Waves: Light and Sound.- 1-PS4-1: Plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound and that sound can make materials vibrate.
- 1-PS4-2: Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that objects can be seen only when illuminated.
- 1-PS4-3: Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light.
- 1-PS4-4: Use tools and materials to design and build a device that uses light or sound to solve the problem of communicating over a distance.
Correlated Resources
Physical
Energy
Energy Is Everywhere - Nonfiction Book
NGSS Codes: 1-PS4-1
The Sound of Drums - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 1-PS4-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Pipe Dream by Animusic - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 1-PS4-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Elephants Make Sounds - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 1-PS4-1
How Bugs Make Sounds - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 1-PS4-1
Light
Stained Glass - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 1-PS4-3- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Light - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: 1-PS4-2
Light and Shadows - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 1-PS4-3
- Discussion Questions
- Teaching Tips
- Video
Your Changing Shadow - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 1-PS4-3
Physical
Sound
Sound - Nonfiction Book
NGSS Codes: 1-PS4-1
Making Music - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 1-PS4-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Seeing Sound - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 1-PS4-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Bug Sounds - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 1-PS4-1
