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Make Waves

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Sixth graders discover, through exploration, the basic characteristics of waves. After a lecture/demo, 6th graders work in groups and participate in a series of labs where they investigate waves. Each group presents its findings to the class.

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Grade
6th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
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