--- title: MS-PS4-2 Lesson Plans | Wave Reflection, Absorption, and Transmission description: "MS-PS4-2: Wave Reflection, Absorption, and Transmission Develop and use a model to describe that 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/) # MS-PS4-2: Wave Reflection, Absorption, and Transmission Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials. [![Download a Sample Unit](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/347944/20eee377-e175-48fe-a039-ae723137a2a6.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/347944/20eee377-e175-48fe-a039-ae723137a2a6) Science & Engineering Practices - [Asking questions and defining problems](https://www.knowatom.com/asking-questions-and-defining-problems) - [Developing and using models](https://www.knowatom.com/developing-and-using-models) - [Planning and carrying out investigations](https://www.knowatom.com/planning-and-carrying-out-investigations) - [Analyzing and interpreting data](https://www.knowatom.com/analyzing-and-interpreting-data) - [Constructing explanations and designing solutions](https://www.knowatom.com/constructing-explanations-and-designing-solutions) - [Engaging in argument from evidence](https://www.knowatom.com/engaging-in-argument-from-evidence) - [Obtaining evaluating and communicating information](https://www.knowatom.com/obtaining-evaluating-and-communicating-information) Disciplinary Core Ideas - [Information Technologies and Instrumentation](https://www.knowatom.com/information-technologies-and-instrumentation) Crosscutting Concepts - [Structure and Function](https://www.knowatom.com/structure-and-function) - [Influence of Engineering Technology and Science on Society and the Natural World](https://www.knowatom.com/influence-of-engineering-technology-and-science-on-society-and-the-natural-world) [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/347944/b5a1446e-d782-4a5f-a019-0b3b98c8304f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/347944/b5a1446e-d782-4a5f-a019-0b3b98c8304f) ## Browse MS-PS4-2 Lesson Plans Grade Ranges All K-2 3-5 6-8 [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image1-Oct-09-2023-07-32-07-9953-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/mechanical-waves-and-energy) ## [Mechanical Waves and Energy In this unit, students explore the science phenomena of waves and information transfer. For the first lesson of this unit, students identify the properties of different kinds of waves. This page is a high-level extract of this lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/mechanical-waves-and-energy) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/mechanical-waves-and-energy) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Grade/Screenshot%20(22).png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/engineering-seismographs) ## [Engineering Seismograph In this unit, students focus on the properties of different kinds of waves and the relationship between waves and energy. In this lesson, students design a simple seismograph using what they know about the properties of seismic waves produced by earthquakes. This page is a high-level extract of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/engineering-seismographs) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/engineering-seismographs) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image3-Oct-09-2023-07-36-44-7381-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/8th-grade-science/light-and-information-transfer) ## [Light and Information Transfer In this unit, students explore the properties of different kinds of waves and the relationship between waves and energy. 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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