What Is Wavelength — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
Standards
- NGSS 4-PS4-1
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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksheet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
About This Reader
This 250-word reading passage introduces fourth-grade students to the concept of wavelength as outlined in NGSS standard 4-PS4-1 and the PS4.A Disciplinary Core Ideas. Students learn that wavelength is the distance from one wave crest to the next crest, and that different waves have different wavelengths. The passage uses water waves as concrete, visual examples that fourth graders can easily understand and relate to their own experiences at pools, lakes, or oceans. The content builds foundational understanding of wave properties without assuming prior knowledge beyond third-grade standards. Audio-integrated features support diverse learners by providing multiple ways to access the content. The passage includes bolded vocabulary terms with immediate definitions, real-world examples, and age-appropriate language. Accompanying activities include comprehension questions, writing prompts, and graphic organizers that reinforce the core concepts. This resource helps teachers introduce wave properties in an accessible way that prepares students for hands-on investigations and deeper discussions about how waves transfer energy and information in our world.
Perfect For:
👩🏫 Teachers
- • Reading comprehension practice
- • Auto-graded assessments
- • Literacy skill development
👨👩👧👦 Parents
- • Reading practice at home
- • Comprehension improvement
- • Educational reading time
🏠 Homeschoolers
- • Reading curriculum support
- • Independent reading practice
- • Progress monitoring
Reading Features:
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Reading Passage
Engaging fiction or nonfiction text
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Comprehension Quiz
Auto-graded questions
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Instant Feedback
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Printable Version
Download for offline reading
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Read Aloud
Voice-over with word highlighting
