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Crest and Trough
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- Format
- Interactive (Online), Printable (PDF)
- Grades
- 345
- Subjects
- scienceelareading
- Standards
- NGSS 4-PS4-1
- Languages
- English, Spanish
What's included
Reading passage
Reading comprehension
Audio narration
With word word highlighting
Comprehension quiz
Auto-graded
Writing activity
Open-ended response
Glossary & flashcards
Vocabulary practice
Differentiated version
Adapted for varied levels
Spanish translation
Bilingual support
About this reader
This engaging 250-word reading passage introduces fourth-grade students to the fundamental vocabulary of wave motion: crest and trough. Aligned with NGSS 4-PS4-1 and Disciplinary Core Idea PS4.A, the passage uses familiar, concrete examples like water waves in a bathtub and jump rope waves on the playground to help students visualize and identify these essential wave features. Students learn that a crest is the highest point of a wave, while a trough is the lowest point. The passage reinforces understanding through multiple real-world contexts, including ocean waves and sound waves, helping students recognize that these parts appear in different types of waves. Audio integration supports diverse learners by providing text-to-speech functionality, making the content accessible to students with varying reading abilities. The accompanying activities include comprehension questions, writing prompts, and graphic organizers that encourage students to apply their knowledge and identify wave parts in various situations. This foundational understanding prepares students for deeper exploration of wave properties, energy transfer, and wave behavior in subsequent lessons and hands-on investigations.
Written by Workybooks TeamPublished by Workybooks
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Sample passage and quiz content
Who it's for
Perfect for the way you teach
Teachers
- Build comprehension skills
- Auto-graded quiz
- Differentiated reading
Parents
- Read together at home
- Improve fluency
- Quiet reading time
Homeschoolers
- Reading curriculum support
- Independent practice
- Track Lexile growth
Topics
cresttroughwaveswave partswater wavesjump rope wavesphysical sciencegrade 4NGSS 4-PS4-1wave motion
