4th Grade - Waves - Complete NGSS Science Unit

Waves - Information and Communication - Fourth Grade - Science - Complete Unit - NGSS Aligned

This product is a complete teaching unit of 12 hands-on, engaging lessons to teach Waves, fully aligned with the Fourth-grade NGSS standards. Also included is a collaborative end-of-unit project that utilizes the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices to apply their knowledge to a fun STEM project.

--------------------APPROACH TO LEARNING---------------------

Unlock your students' natural curiosity and passion for science with this interactive and hands-on teaching unit. Designed to connect with their prior knowledge and provide immersive experiences, this unit offers lessons that guide students through complex scientific principles in an accessible way. Students will actively participate in hands-on experiments and activities that make learning exciting and memorable. This unit promotes independent learning and encourages students to reflect on their understanding, helping them build a solid foundation of knowledge in a fun and stimulating environment.

--------------------WHAT'S COVERED?---------------------

In this unit we look at the following topics:

1. Investigating Water Waves
2. Types of Waves (mechanical, electromagnetic, transverse and longitudinal
3. Anatomy of a wave
4. Sound waves
5. Pitch and Volume
6. Sound and Matter
7. How do we hear?
8. Light waves
9. Light and Matter
10. Color of light
11. Codes and Signals
12. Transferring Information

-------------------End of Unit Project---------------------

ROCKSTAR HEADPHONES" ------> {See video intro here}

Each science unit includes an end-of-unit project where students will achieve the NGSS Design and Engineering standards by applying their knowledge gained from the unit in a collaborative problem-solving task. In the "Rockstar Headphones" project, students merge their understanding of sound waves with design thinking to craft noise-cancelling headphones tailored for a rockstar's child. Balancing the dual challenges of effective sound dampening and a funky aesthetic, this endeavor offers a hands-on exploration of wave principles, ensuring young concert-goers experience music safely and stylishly.

------------------WHAT'S INCLUDED?---------------------

• Engaging Lessons: This unit has 12 core lessons that are designed to connect with students' prior knowledge and guide them through complex scientific principles in an accessible way.
• Comprehensive Teaching Resources: For each unit, you'll receive teaching presentations in both PowerPoint and Google Slides formats, a detailed teacher's guide, an interactive student science journal, and more.
• End-of-Unit Project: In the "Rockstar Headphones" project, students combine wave science and design to create funky, noise-cancelling headphones for a rockstar's child attending live concerts.
• Reading Tasks and Comprehension Activities: A range of read-and-response activities are included to enhance reading comprehension skills and understanding of scientific concepts.
• Hands-on Labs - A range of engaging labs that invite children to explore and learn through genuine inquiry and discovery.
• Vocabulary Posters: Key vocabulary terms are reinforced with visually appealing posters to aid retention and understanding.
• Formative and Summative Assessments: Gauge your students' progress with various comprehension tasks, quizzes, and reflection/journal prompts.
• Answer Keys: Save time on marking with included answer keys or model answers.

This unit offers an all-encompassing resource, providing everything you need to deliver engaging and effective science lessons throughout the entire academic year.

For a detailed look at each unit, please download the individual preview.

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