Catch that Wave! A First Grade Inquiry into Light and Sound Waves

"Catch that Wave! A First Grade Inquiry into Light and Sound Waves" is a unit that explores light and sound waves. Students will use this information to create a communication device. This unit is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, 1-PS4-1, 1-PS4-2, 1-PS4-3 and 1-PS4-4. This contains teacher-friendly lessons that are easily to use. Jump right in and get going! You will find a lot of resources to use, too!

Here is what is included:
Introduction
Ways People Communicate (anchor chart) 1-PS4-4
Vocabulary Cards
Sound Vibrations 1-PS4-1
Inquiry: Sound begins when something vibrates
Sources
Guess That Sound
Find That Sound
A Sound Scavenger Hunt
Rubber Band and Peg Board Exploration
Feel the Sound
A Bear’s Growl
Sound Effects
Paper Cup Telephone
Kazoos
Sounds Travels
Making Music
Different Sounds
What Do You Know? (Assessment)

Illumination 1-PS4-2
Inquiry: Objects can be seen when light illuminates them and some objects give off their own light
Sources
Things that Produce Light (Anchor chart)
Light Sources

Transparent, Translucent, Opaque 1-PS4-3
Inquiry: How objects can be transparent, translucent and opaque
Sources
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque (anchor charts)
Animal Shadows
Light Travels
Light Reflects
My Secret Message
Teddy Bear Reflections
Prism Observation
Assessment

Communication Device 1-PS4-4
Inquiry: People use sound and light to communicate
Explanation of Design a Communication Device
Design your Communication Device
Communication Device Rubric
Communication Device Reflection

Hope you enjoy this unit! Happy Teaching!