Waves: Waves and Information
What are Waves?
What do you imagine when you hear the word waves? Have you ever seen a wave? How would you draw a wave? We will start our investigation in class asking these very questions. Pretend to be at a baseball park and mimic the wave. Watch what this experience looks like at a stadium in Bristol,Tennessee. They claimed they held the world record for the largest human wave!
Your Task:
Think About It.
1. How would you compare this wave to the one you imagined? How are each similar
and how are each different?
2. Construct a 2-circle Venn diagram and compare the human wave to the one you
imagined.
3. Write the text and illustrate your ideas.
4. Watch the introduction video to learn more about the properties of waves.
5. Be prepared to test these ideas in the classroom.
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Look at the rumble strips above. Which car will play high pitch sounds. Which car will play low pitch sounds. Explain.
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Now that you have some understanding about waves and their properties, it's time to test these ideas! :-)
Now try this: 1. Seeing With Sound Sound Lab. Explore wavelength, frequency and amplitude. 2. Sound Storage Room Listen to the sounds of different instruments. Think about how pitch and amplitude affects the sounds that are made by the different instruments. 3. Bouncy Balls Do you know how to turn up or turn down the volume? The object of this game is to try and be as quiet as possible. The moment you make a sound the balls will bounce. Observe how the balls move when you increase or decrease the volume of your voice. 4. Oscilloscope Use the online oscilloscope to continue exploring sound waves. Observe what happens to the wave patterns when you change the volume or the pitch. Tell your sound waves story. Answer the questions in your science notebook. a. What happen to the oscilloscope when you make a loud or soft sound? b. What happen when you made high or low sounds. c. Try making a simple sound like a whistle. d. Now think about a way to make your sound more complex. The oscilloscope picture should look like a storm. When you have completed your explorations online: 1. Watch the Study Jams video on sound. Study Jams link: Sound 2. Take the quiz when you are done. 3. Don't forget to take a screen shot of your quiz and email me the results at [email protected]. |
Energy
I Wonder: What is Energy?
1.Where does energy come from and what resources are needed to produce it? 2. Is it possible to run out of energy? 3. Does energy move from place to place? 4. Can energy be changed from one form to another? 5. Are there different types of energy? |
Watch the video at least twice. How many questions were you able to answer? Support with details that explain and give evidence. You may add illustrations with labels.
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Try these online activities to learn more about energy!
Power Play
1. Can you build a machine that can capture energy needed to make it work?
Power Up
2. Try to produce enough energy to power a town. Read the instructions before you start to play.
Circuit Builder
3. Try to turn on the light by building a closed circuit. Remember to try all 3 levels. What type of energy is needed to turn on the light? What type of energy is provided by the light bulb?
Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
4. What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources. What is the connection between these resources and energy. Click on the link above to answer the questions. Take the quiz at the end. What did you learn?
Flow of Energy
5. How many types of energy are needed to watch TV or to take a shower? Click on the link titled, Flow of Energy to find out. Choose one, Watch TV or Take a Shower. Sequence the energy chain by telling what happened first, second, and third. Make sure you finish the chain.
Energy in Motion
6. How is wind energy transformed into electricity? Click on the link, Energy in Motion to find out. Answer the questions to learn about the 5 steps needed to turn wind into electricity. Write a summary that tells what you learned.
Energy Transformation
7. Click on the link above to practice creating energy transformation chains. Illustrate and label one of the energy chains that you created.
Power Play
1. Can you build a machine that can capture energy needed to make it work?
Power Up
2. Try to produce enough energy to power a town. Read the instructions before you start to play.
Circuit Builder
3. Try to turn on the light by building a closed circuit. Remember to try all 3 levels. What type of energy is needed to turn on the light? What type of energy is provided by the light bulb?
Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
4. What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources. What is the connection between these resources and energy. Click on the link above to answer the questions. Take the quiz at the end. What did you learn?
Flow of Energy
5. How many types of energy are needed to watch TV or to take a shower? Click on the link titled, Flow of Energy to find out. Choose one, Watch TV or Take a Shower. Sequence the energy chain by telling what happened first, second, and third. Make sure you finish the chain.
Energy in Motion
6. How is wind energy transformed into electricity? Click on the link, Energy in Motion to find out. Answer the questions to learn about the 5 steps needed to turn wind into electricity. Write a summary that tells what you learned.
Energy Transformation
7. Click on the link above to practice creating energy transformation chains. Illustrate and label one of the energy chains that you created.
Grade 4 Science Rock Stars
Science Lessons to be Completed During Emergency Break
Email Address: [email protected]
Class Dojo Link: classdojo.com
Dear parents, family members and students, please be aware that I am revising my format for online instruction. After the spring break, students will access all assignments using Microsoft Teams. I will continue to use Class Dojo to remind you about assignment due dates, offer kudos and provide instruction for using our new applications. Since the remainder of the school year will require online instruction, I am asking students to integrate the following online applications:
Please note that instruction for each application will be provided as a tutorial. Please email me or message me on Class Dojo if you have any further questions.
Take Care
Science Lessons to be Completed During Emergency Break
Email Address: [email protected]
Class Dojo Link: classdojo.com
Dear parents, family members and students, please be aware that I am revising my format for online instruction. After the spring break, students will access all assignments using Microsoft Teams. I will continue to use Class Dojo to remind you about assignment due dates, offer kudos and provide instruction for using our new applications. Since the remainder of the school year will require online instruction, I am asking students to integrate the following online applications:
- The Science Connection Website
- Microsoft Teams
- One Note Classroom Notebook
- Flipgrid
Please note that instruction for each application will be provided as a tutorial. Please email me or message me on Class Dojo if you have any further questions.
Take Care
Click on Power Point file below for review.
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Stream Table Landform Models for 208 and 210 Groups A and B
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Driving Unit Question: Dynamic Earth: How is this place on Earth going to change over 10, 100, 1,000, 10,000, and 1,000,000 years?
Topic: How do we predict that water will interact with differently-shaped earth features? Target: I can develop and revise models using evidence from investigations. Students, please note that I have attached the power point presentation for review. Tues/Wed: 3/17 and 3/18 First:
Next: Open and study the attached file titled, Sources of Water in a River or Lake Then: Make sure you can identify the 3 main sources of water.
Last: Answer the questions at the bottom of the file. Write details that describe what you observed in your stream table. Thank you Thurs/Fri: 3/19 and 3/20 First: Watch the Crash Course 10.2 Science Video Segment on Weathering and Erosion. Scroll down to find the video. Next: While watching the video segment take notes. Make sure your notes show that you understand the following: 1. What is the difference between weathering, erosion and deposition. 2. What are examples of weathering, erosion and deposition on planet earth. 3. After watching the video, draw a picture that shows weathering, erosion and deposition in your neighborhood. 4. Label and write sentences that explain your drawing. You may color your drawing if you have crayons, markers or color pencils. Then:
Last: Play the Erosion Frenzy game. What would you change about this game to improve it? Take time to read the introduction before you play! |
Driving Unit Question: Dynamic Earth: How is this place on Earth going to change over 10, 100, 1,000, 10,000, and 1,000,000 years?
Topic: What does water actually do when it interacts with earth material? Targets: I can use patterns to develop claims about the cause of changes in the land. Mon/Tues 3/23 and 3/24 First:
Next: Review your answers about weathering, erosion and deposition. Then: Complete the Claims and Evidence assignment in your science notebook. ![]()
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Last:
Write and draw your response in your science notebook. “The interaction between water and land is most like ___________. I chose this analogy because ________.” |
Click on Power Point file for review.
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Revisit the landform pictures above to complete the assignments for Mon 3/23 and Tues 3/24.
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Wed:
3/25
Topic: Does Erosion and Deposition Always Occur Together?
3/25
Topic: Does Erosion and Deposition Always Occur Together?
First: Watch the video segment to summarize what we have learned.
Next: Draw a meandering river in your science notebook. Then: Label the river to show where weathering, erosion and deposition occurs. Last: Answer the question using claim and evidence in your science notebook. Revisit the chart for clues. |
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Thurs/Fri:
3/26
Assessment
First: Examine the pictures labeled, Erosion.
Next: Draw a picture of the eroding landform in your science notebook.
Next, in your science notebook:
Last: Answer the question, does erosion and deposition always occur together?
Use the C.E.R. format.
Claim: Answer
Evidence: Your Proof, ( data, observations, investigation results)
Reasoning: Why or Cause
3/26
Assessment
First: Examine the pictures labeled, Erosion.
Next: Draw a picture of the eroding landform in your science notebook.
Next, in your science notebook:
- Tell how the waves from the ocean impacted this landform.
- Include in your answer evidence of weathering and erosion.
- Where do you think the eroding land was deposited? Explain your answer.
Last: Answer the question, does erosion and deposition always occur together?
Use the C.E.R. format.
Claim: Answer
Evidence: Your Proof, ( data, observations, investigation results)
Reasoning: Why or Cause