Focus: This unit engages students with waves and observable evidence that energy moves from one place to another. Waves produced in one place move to another and can cause a change. Students investigate some of the more common forms of waves around them: water waves, sound waves, and light waves.
Students also learn that engineers use their knowledge of waves as they develop solutions to transfer information. Engineering designers employ codes and signals to employ waves for the betterment of society.
Number of Lessons: 14
Lesson Time: 30–45 minutes daily. Each lesson may be divided into shorter segments.
Please note that certain lessons in this unit are designed for multiple days, resulting in approximately 20 days of instruction. For more information, please refer to the recommended Pacing Guide within the Teacher Guide.
Additional Search Terms:
wave • wavelength • crest • trough • model • wave height • amplitude • frequency • pitch • vibration • sound • reflect • color • code • pattern • signal • symbol • nonfiction • informational text
CKSci Grade Levels: CKSci units are correlated to topics at the grade levels specified in the K–5 Core Knowledge Science Sequence.
