Aligned with TEKS 6.8C

This Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Bundle covers 6th Grade TEKS 6.8C. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach Transverse and Longitudinal Waves (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 6.8C

Resources included in this bundle:

Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Warm-Up (TEKS 6.8C)

  • Key Vocabulary (Waves, Energy Transfer, Transverse Wave, Longitudinal Wave)
  • Listing 3 examples of Transverse and Longitudinal waves from daily life
  • True/False practice
  • Matching properties of waves to the definitions
  • Multiple choice practice


Transverse and Longitudinal Waves - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 6.8C)

  • Waves
  • Types of Waves
  • Transverse Waves
  • Longitudinal Waves
  • Energy Transfer
  • Wave Properties
  • Wave Diagram
  • Checkpoint - 5 questions
  • 2 Versions of Student Notes Pages - Full Size and Interactive Notebook Format
  • Modified Student Notes Pages
  • Student Notes Pages Answer Key
  • Editable Text - PowerPoint and Notes Pages


Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Literacy Article (TEKS 6.8C)

  • 2 Versions of Article (Regular and Modified)
  • Student Question Companion Sheet
  • Answer Key
  • Suggestions for Use


Transverse and Longitudinal Waves S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 6.8C)

  • Teacher Guide for implementing S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (PRINT and READ FIRST)
  • S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Station Signage
  • General Directions for students
  • Teacher Setup for specific stations
  • 7 station activities
  • Student recording sheet and answer key
  • Color and B&W options for all printable materials
  • Tutorial for assigning "Challenge" cards and creating a PIN (video and written)


Transverse and Longitudinal Waves - Task Cards (TEKS 6.8C)

  • Waves vocabulary
  • Types of waves (transverse and longitudinal)
  • Parts of waves (crest, trough, compression, rarefaction)
  • Properties of waves (amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and speed)
  • True/False practice
  • Multiple choice practice
  • Student recording sheets (PDF and editable version)
  • Answer Key for teacher reference (PDF and editable version)
  • Editable task card template to add your own questions


Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 6.8C)

  • Homework/Activity Sheet (editable and PDF)
  • Answer Key (editable and PDF)


Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Assessment (TEKS 6.8C)

  • 35 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 55 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Also included in the bundle:

  • Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Exit Tickets (TEKS 6.8C)
  • Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 6.8C)