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Why Do Big Waves Knock You Over
Interactive passage with audio narration, comprehension questions, and printable PDF.
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- Interactive (Online), Printable (PDF)
- Grades
- 345
- Subjects
- scienceelareading
- Standards
- NGSS PS4.A
- 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 reading passage introduces fourth-grade students to the relationship between wave amplitude and energy, aligned with NGSS standard PS4.A. Students explore why large ocean waves have enough force to knock them over while small ripples barely move them. The passage uses familiar beach experiences to explain that wave amplitude (height) is directly related to the amount of energy the wave carries. Through clear explanations and relatable examples, students build foundational understanding of how waves transfer energy. The passage includes audio integration for accessibility, bolded vocabulary terms with immediate definitions, and real-world applications. Supplementary activities include multiple-choice comprehension questions, writing prompts requiring students to apply their understanding, and graphic organizers that help students compare different wave types and analyze cause-and-effect relationships. The simplified differentiated version ensures all learners can access the core science concept through shorter sentences and scaffolded structure. Spanish translations are provided for both versions to support English language learners.
Written by Workybooks TeamPublished by Workybooks
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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
wave energywave amplitudeocean wavesphysical scienceNGSS PS4.Awave heightenergy transferfourth grade science
