4-PS4-1: Wave Model
Develop a model of waves to describe patterns in terms of amplitude and wavelength and that waves can cause objects to move.
Clarification Statement: Examples of models could include diagrams, analogies, and physical models using wire to illustrate wavelength and amplitude of waves.
Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include interference effects, electromagnetic waves, non-periodic waves, or quantitative models of amplitude and wavelength.
Science Practices
Developing and Using Models
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS4.A: Wave Properties
Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns
Assessments
The Wonder of Science Assessments
The following assessments were shared by teachers implementing the NGSS. Many of these are drafts and should be used accordingly. Feel free to improve these assessments or contribute your own. Learn more here.
Shared Assessments
Instructional Resources
Mini Lessons
The Wonder of Science Resources
Shared Resources
Anchor Charts
Phenomena
Videos
Learning Plans
Shared Learning Plans
Storylines
Common Core Connections
ELA/Literacy
SL.4.5 - Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.
Mathematics
4.G.A.1 - Draw points, lines, line segments, rays, angles (right, acute, obtuse), and perpendicular and parallel lines. Identify these in two-dimensional figures.
MP.4 - Model with mathematics.
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