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

MS-PS4-2 Waves: Reflect, Absorb, Transmit

Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials.

Kentucky 7-PS4-2 uses the same wording.

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