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What Are Parts of a Wave
Interactive passage with audio narration, comprehension questions, and printable PDF.
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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 comprehensive Grade 4 physical science reading passage introduces students to the fundamental parts of a wave, aligned with NGSS standard 4-PS4-1. Students explore the crest (highest point), trough (lowest point), amplitude (wave height), and wavelength (distance between crests) through clear explanations and relatable examples. The passage uses age-appropriate language and includes audio integration to support diverse learners. Activities include multiple-choice comprehension questions, writing prompts, and graphic organizers that help students practice identifying and describing wave features. This foundational knowledge prepares students for deeper investigations into wave behavior, energy transfer, and the properties of sound and light. Perfect for elementary science classrooms, the passage builds vocabulary and conceptual understanding essential for NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea PS4.A: Wave Properties.
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
wavescresttroughamplitudewavelengthphysical sciencegrade 4NGSS 4-PS4-1wave propertiessound and light
