Science · Grades 4

Ripple Tank Wave Lab

Model waves as regular patterns of motion with amplitude and wavelength that can move objects.

About 12 minutesAdvanced levelInteractive practice
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What children practice

  • Ripple Tank Wave Lab: Model waves as regular patterns of motion with amplitude and wavelength that can move objects.

How to use this activity

Invite your child to try the challenge independently first. Encourage them to explain their thinking, use the immediate feedback, and try again when an answer does not work. Short, repeated practice helps build confidence.

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