--- title: 6.MS-PS4-2 description: MA STE Frameworks 6.MS-PS4-2 Use diagrams and other models to show that both light rays and mechanical waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials. image: https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Right%20Image.png --- [![Teacher Login](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/347944/f56bee57-133e-4975-8055-799f1f23588b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/347944/f56bee57-133e-4975-8055-799f1f23588b) [Teacher Login](https://app.knowatom.com/signin) [![KnowAtom Logo](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/KnowAtom%20Logo.svg "KnowAtom Logo")](https://www.knowatom.com/) # 6.MS-PS4-2 (MA) MA STE Frameworks: Use diagrams and other models to show that both light rays and mechanical waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials. 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In this lesson, students investigate how waves can be used to communicate and transmit information. This page highlights key components of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/light-and-information-transfer) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/light-and-information-transfer) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image4-Oct-08-2023-08-03-55-1272-PM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/6th-grade-science/wave-properties-and-signals) ## [Wave Properties and Signals In this lesson, students explore the science phenomena of waves, investigating properties of waves, how waves carry energy, and how they can be used to transmit information. This page highlights key components of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/6th-grade-science/wave-properties-and-signals) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/6th-grade-science/wave-properties-and-signals) Standards citation: NGSS Lead States. 2013. *Next Generation Science Standards: For States, By State*s. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. 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