Understanding Waves

Students identify different wave types and their characteristics.  In this wave lesson students complete activities by activating tuning forks and interpreting data. 

Students examine the physical properties of waves to explore the word crest and trough. They use toys to study waves in air, water and light.

Using a stream table, erosion enthusiasts examine how the density of sediment and how the slope of land contribute to the amount moved by waves. You will not be able to use this entire resource as is; there are teachers' names and...

Learners study seismic waves. In this science lesson, students create seismic waves using everyday objects. Learners discuss the different types of seismic waves and observe the effects of seismic waves on gelatin.

Young scholars investigate the Science concept of waves and how they travel. They identify the characteristics of electromagnetic waves that include wavelength, frequency, and amplitude. Students apply the use of technology in order to...

Does your lesson plan for wave properties have its ups and downs? Get some fresh ideas from an informative video! The narrator discusses PS4A, showing the must-know ideas for each grade level through concept maps and demonstrations.

Students use the internet to research how waves are formed. Using construction paper, they create a diorama in which they can see how waves are formed and end. To end the instructional activity, they also discuss the causes and effects...

Using a karaoke machine, a guitar, and other devices, learners explore the way sound waves travel. Using this hands on approach, learners can get a better understanding of wavelength, frequency, and more.

Students explore sound waves. In this sound waves lesson plan, students brainstorm different sounds and how sounds move or travel. Students then create a KWL chart and work through six different lab activities to examine how sound waves...

Young scholars explore and learn about the concept of echolocation. In this echolocation instructional activity, students explore how animals and engineers use echolocation (seeing under water) and sound waves to look and hear things...