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Wonderful waves

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A lesson plan for Grades K–2 Science

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

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K–2
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American Association for the Advancement of Science

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In this Science NetLinks lesson, students create a wave model using two different types of simple models. The purpose of this lesson is to demonstrate that simple models can be used to represent real world objects that are not easily brought into a classroom.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Science (2005)

Grade 1

  • Goal 3: The learner will make observations and conduct investigations to build an understanding of the properties and relationship of objects.
    • Objective 3.04: Determine the properties of liquids:
      • Color.
      • Ability to float or sink in water.
      • Tendency to flow.

Grade 2

  • Goal 4: The learner will conduct investigations and use appropriate technology to build an understanding of the concepts of sound.
    • Objective 4.03: Show how the frequency can be changed by altering the size and shape of a variety of instruments.

Kindergarten

  • Goal 3: The learner will make observations and build an understanding of the properties of common objects.
    • Objective 3.01: Observe and describe the properties of different kinds of objects (clay, wood, cloth, paper, other) and how they are used.
    • Objective 3.02: Develop and use a vocabulary associated with the properties of materials:
      • Color.
      • Size.
      • Shape.
      • Texture.
    • Objective 3.03: Describe how objects look, feel, smell, taste, and sound using their own senses.