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4th Grade Science NGSS | Waves Unit | Complete Printable Lessons & Activities
4th Grade Science NGSS | Waves Unit | Complete Printable Lessons & Activities
4th Grade Science NGSS | Waves Unit | Complete Printable Lessons & Activities
4th Grade Science NGSS | Waves Unit | Complete Printable Lessons & Activities
4th Grade Science NGSS | Waves Unit | Complete Printable Lessons & Activities
4th Grade Science NGSS | Waves Unit | Complete Printable Lessons & Activities
4th Grade Science NGSS | Waves Unit | Complete Printable Lessons & Activities
4th Grade Science NGSS | Waves Unit | Complete Printable Lessons & Activities
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"My students are very into science this year, so I am always gathering more activities and resources for them. These were great!"
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"Very nice unit that was easy to use for both teacher and students. It was also easy to leave as sub plans."
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Rhiannon W.

Description

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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4th Grade Science NGSS | Waves Unit | Complete Printable Lessons & Activities

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What others say

"My students are very into science this year, so I am always gathering more activities and resources for them. These were great!"
star
Melissa T.
"Very nice unit that was easy to use for both teacher and students. It was also easy to leave as sub plans."
star
Rhiannon W.

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Description

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.

Customer Support:

Thank you for stopping by!

Best regards,

Vicky x

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Great Unit!
Rated 5 out of 5
April 21, 2026
My students are very into science this year, so I am always gathering more activities and resources for them. These were great!
530 reviews • Louisiana
Grades taught: 4th, 5th
Student populations: Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Easy to use
Rated 5 out of 5
April 20, 2026
Met expectations
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Standards-aligned
Very nice unit that was easy to use for both teacher and students. It was also easy to leave as sub plans.
68 reviews • Illinois
Grades taught: 4th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Fun and Engaging!
Rated 5 out of 5
February 26, 2026
Met expectations
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This science unit goes beyond expectations. This unit teaches students how to think on their own, engaging videos, and fun activity after ever lesson! Will be buying the rest of the units!
Anna S.
21 reviews • North Dakota
Grades taught: 4th
Awesome resource!
Rated 5 out of 5
January 9, 2026
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This is a FANTASTIC, detailed resource on waves with so many hands on activities for students. I love the structure for teachers as well.
Gillian R.
152 reviews
Grades taught: 4th
Fantastic Resource
Rated 5 out of 5
November 30, 2025
This is the resource that I am using this year to teach my 4th graders.
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Another great Give Spark resource
Rated 5 out of 5
November 14, 2025
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These resources are always super--they really break down the content in an easy to digest way with short notes and lots of videos and activities. It's also really clear what the teacher is obligated to provide, and I appreciate it.
megan S.
101 reviews • South Carolina
Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Great Resource
Rated 5 out of 5
October 24, 2025
Absolutely love this resource! It’s well-organized, easy to use, and saved me so much planning time. My students were engaged and the materials were clear, visually appealing, and aligned perfectly with standards. Definitely worth it—thank you for creating such a high-quality product!
leah J.
254 reviews
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Learning with Curiosity and Spark
Rated 5 out of 5
October 15, 2025
Met expectations
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Incredible. This unit doesn’t just ‘cover waves’, it immerses kids in the wonder of how sound and signals really work. The lessons flip the script on boring textbook science and instead invite students to test, question, and experience the science in front of them. My classroom was buzzing (literally) with experiments, debates, and ‘aha!’ moments. What I love most is that it treats kids as scientists, not passive note-takers - they get to play with ideas, challenge assumptions, and see themselves as investigators of the world. If you’re craving NGSS resources that actually spark curiosity instead of crushing it, this Waves Unit delivers (big time).
JIS T.
6 reviews
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th
Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties

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NGSS4-PS4-2
Develop a model to describe that light reflecting from objects and entering the eye allows objects to be seen. Assessment does not include knowledge of specific colors reflected and seen, the cellular mechanisms of vision, or how the retina works.
NGSS3-5-ETS1-3
Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.
NGSS3-5-ETS1-1
Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.
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