Aligned with TEKS 8.8A

This Transverse Waves Unit Bundle covers 8th Grade TEKS 8.8A. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach properties of transverse waves (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 8.8A

Resources included in this unit bundle:

Transverse Waves Lesson Plan (TEKS 8.8A)

  • Complete set of daily plans
  • Learning objectives
  • Vertical alignments
  • Daily set of procedures
  • 504 and SPED differentiation suggestions
  • Extensions for each day


Transverse Waves - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 8.8A)

  • Waves
  • Transverse Waves
  • Properties of Waves
  • Comparing Waves
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • 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 Waves - Phenomenon and Guided Practice (TEKS 8.8A)

  • A hands-on activity where students will observe the properties of a wave in a hands-on experiment
  • Student Record Sheet with analysis questions
  • Guided Practice with a CER
  • Complete Answer Keys


Transverse Waves Literacy Article (TEKS 8.8A)

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


Transverse Waves - Independent Practice (TEKS 8.8A)

  • Independent Practice sheet with a variety of questions types
  • Complete Answer Keys


Transverse Waves S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 8.8A)

  • 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 Waves - Task Cards (TEKS 8.8A)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. waves, transverse waves, medium, electromagnetic spectrum, wavelength, amplitude, frequency, etc.)
  • Identifying examples of waves
  • Properties of waves
  • Parts of waves
  • 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 Waves - Small Group Activity (TEKS 8.8A)

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Discussion/Guiding Questions
  • Transverse Waves domino review activity
  • Complete Answer Key


Transverse Waves Assessment (TEKS 8.8A)

  • 33 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 39 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Transverse Waves Warm-Up (TEKS 8.8A)

  • Key Vocabulary (Waves, Transverse Waves, Amplitude, Frequency, Wavelength)
  • Creating a transverse wave based on specific properties
  • Categorizing electromagnetic waves
  • True/False practice
  • Identifying parts of a transverse wave


Transverse Waves Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 8.8A)

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


Also included in the bundle:

  • Transverse Waves Exit Tickets (TEKS 8.8A)
  • Transverse Waves Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 8.8A)