NGSS · Physical Science · Grades 6–8 (Middle School)

MS-PS4-1 Waves: Amplitude & Energy

Use mathematical representations to describe a simple model for waves that includes how the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a wave.

Kentucky 7-PS4-1 uses the same wording.

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Science Unlocked lesson set Out to Deep Water When Japan’s 2011 tsunami was coming, at least 1,100 fishing boats raced OUT to deep water instead of home to shore. Why was the deep ocean the safer place — and what does a wave’s height tell us about its energy? 1 week · $3.00 · Grades 6–8 See what’s inside
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