Using Waves and Patterns to Transfer Information

Using Waves and Patterns to Transfer Information

Grade 4 - Waves: Waves and Information

In this Storyline, students develop an understanding of waves and their properties, including the fact that waves represent patterns of information that are the basis for how many forms of modern technology function. Students explore how humans and other animals use patterns of information to communicate, and then apply this understanding of information transfer to design and compare solutions aimed at communication.

Storyline

Anchoring Phenomenon

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Lesson 1


Ducks in Water (no audio) - Science Video

Transverse Waves

Interactive Science Lesson

Wavelength and Amplitude Simulation

Interactive Science Lesson

Transverse Wave Properties Assessment

Wave #1 Animation (no audio) - Science Video

Wave #2 Animation (no audio) - Science Video

Longitudinal Waves

Interactive Science Lesson

Properties of Waves - Science Diagram

Transverse Waves Animation (no audio) - Science Video

Longitudinal Waves Animation (no audio) - Science Video

Comparing Wave Properties Assessment

Seeing Through Sound - Science Video

Echolocation - I.File

Nature's Glow - I.File

Glowing Ocean Life - Science Video

Animal Communication Patterns Assessment

Morse Code - Science Video

Communicating with 1s and 0s Activity Sheet

Digital Music - I.File

From Space to You - Science Video

Information Transfer and Technology Assessment

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Book Assembly