SEEd - Grade 4
Lesson Plans

Strand 4.3: WAVE PATTERNS

Waves are regular patterns of motion that transfer energy and have properties such as amplitude (height of the wave) and wavelength (spacing between wave peaks). Waves in water can be directly observed. Light waves cause objects to be seen when light reflected from objects enters the eye. Humans use waves and other patterns to transfer information.

Standard 4.3.1

Develop and use a model to describe the regular patterns of waves. Emphasize patterns in terms of amplitude and wavelength. Examples of models could include diagrams, analogies, and physical models such as water or rope. (PS4.A)

• 4th Grade Waves
  lesson on wave properties. This also covers UT.SEEd.4.3.3 (Weebly)
• CKSci Unit 2: Investigating Waves
  A set of lessons that covers all of UT.SEEd.4.3 (Core Knowledge)

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