Wave Wonders Slides WAVE WONDERS
Exploring Sound, Light, and Motion
What is a Wave?
A wave is a pattern of motion that transfers energy from one place to another.
Waves can move through water, air, and even empty space!
Energy Moving
Wave Detective!
If you jump in a pool and make a splash, what is the energy moving through?
A) The Air
B) The Water
Think: Which one ripples?
Anatomy of a Wave
CREST TROUGH WAVELENGTH
High Energy = Short Wavelength!
Ripple Effect Activity Ripple Effect
Mapping Waves & Motion
NAME:
1
The Wave Blueprint
Draw a wave with three full peaks . Label the Crest, Trough, and Wavelength.
2
Energy Sort
Sound Waves
Draw or write an example:
Light Waves
Draw or write an example:
3
Ripple Reflection
Imagine you drop a heavy rock into a calm pond. What happens to the energy? Does it stay in one spot or move? Explain below.
Energy Spark Slides ENERGY SPARK
Potential, Kinetic, and Powerful!
The Power of "Work"
Everything that moves , heats up , or glows is using energy right now!
Wait... Stored?
Energy hides in food or batteries until it's time to go.
Go! Moving?
Energy is visible when things zoom, spin, or fall.
Is it Energy?
Which of these uses energy? (Hint: Point to all that apply!)
A Sleeping Cat
A Boiling Pot
A Flashlight
Spoiler: They ALL use energy!
Potential vs. Kinetic
POTENTIAL
Energy that is waiting . Like holding a balloon before you let it go!
KINETIC
Energy in action . Like the balloon zooming around the room!
Power Play Activity Power Play
Potential & Kinetic Energy Lab
Name:
1
Energy Detective
Label each: Potential (P) or Kinetic (K) .
Stretched rubber band
Soccer ball flying
Boulder on cliff edge
Water rushing down
2
The Great Swap
Draw a 2-panel comic: Potential energy turning into Kinetic energy.
Panel 1: Potential
Panel 2: Kinetic
3
Form Finder
Electrical Energy:
Write your object here...
Thermal (Heat) Energy:
Write your object here...
Power Balance Slides POWER BALANCE
The 3 Branches of Government
Checks and Balances
To make sure no single person or group has too much power , the U.S. Government is split into three equal parts.
Fairness
Safety
Who's Who?
"I am led by the President and I make sure laws are carried out."
A) LEGISLATIVE
B) EXECUTIVE
C) JUDICIAL
Think: Who lives in the White House?
Legislative
Makes the Laws
Congress: Made up of the Senate and House.
Executive
Carries Out Laws
Led by the President, Vice President, and Cabinet.
Judicial
Interprets Laws
The Supreme Court and other Federal Courts.
Government Grid Activity Government Grid
The Three Branches Challenge
Citizen:
1
Branch Match-Up
Draw a line from the Branch name to its primary job.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Interprets the Laws
Makes the Laws
Carries Out the Laws
2
The People in Charge
Legislative Part:
Executive Leader:
Judicial Center:
3
Creative Thinking
Why do you think it is important for the three branches to be equal ? What might happen if one branch could do whatever it wanted?
Citizen Duty Slides CITIZEN DUTY
Rights vs. Responsibilities
RIGHTS
RESPONSIBILITIES
Rights are Freedoms
A Right is something you are allowed to do or have. It is protected by law.
Examples:
Free Speech
Education
Assembly
The Pick-Up Challenge
"Picking up trash at the local park even though you didn't drop it yourself."
Responsibility
Right
Hint: Is it a Freedom or a Duty?
The Connection
Rights
What we get
Working Together
Duties
What we give
"Citizens help their community shine!"
Action Sort Activity Action Sort
Right or Responsibility?
Citizen:
1
The Great Sort
Label each action with an RT (Right) or RP (Responsibility).
Voting in an election
Practicing any religion
Following the laws
Speaking your mind
2
Community Care
What is one Responsibility you have at school? Why is it important for your classmates?
3
Citizen Symbol
Design a symbol or logo that represents being a helpful citizen . Use hearts, hands, or shields!
Design Lab
Knowledge Quest Answer Keys Knowledge Quest: Answer Keys
Teacher Reference for Lessons 1-4
Lesson 1: Ripple Effect Activity
1. Wave Blueprint:
Verification: Look for Crest (top), Trough (bottom), and Wavelength (peak-to-peak distance).
2. Energy Sort:
Sound: Speaking, music, clapping, thunder.Light: Sun, lightbulb, flashlight, fire.
3. Ripple Reflection:
Expected answer: Energy moves outward in ripples. It doesn't stay; it travels.
Lesson 2: Power Play Activity
1. Energy Detective:
Rubber band: P (Potential)
Soccer ball: K (Kinetic)
Boulder: P (Potential)
Waterfall: K (Kinetic)
Lesson 3: Government Grid Activity
1. Branch Match-Up:
Legislative -> Makes the Laws
Executive -> Carries Out the Laws
Judicial -> Interprets the Laws
2. People in Charge:
Legislative: Congress | Executive: President | Judicial: Supreme Court.
Lesson 4: Action Sort Activity
Legend: RT = Right (Freedom/Permission) | RP = Responsibility (Duty/Obligation)
1. The Great Sort:
Voting: RP
Religion: RT
Speed limit: RP
Opinion: RT
Jury duty: RP
School: RT/RP
