Harry Potter Ngss Light Waves Lesson Plan for 4th Grade Example Students

Topic: Light Waves and the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to describe the properties of light waves and the electromagnetic spectrum.
• Students will be able to use the properties of light waves to predict the type of radiation they will receive from different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Materials:

• Harry Potter books or movie
• Blackboard or whiteboard
• Markers or chalk
• Handouts with information about light waves and the electromagnetic spectrum (optional)

Warm-Up

• Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever seen or felt light waves before. Ask them to describe what they saw or felt and what they think light waves are made of.
• Next, show the class a picture of the electromagnetic spectrum and ask them to locate where they think light waves are on the spectrum.

Direct Instruction

• Explain to the class that light waves are a type of wave that travels through space and is made up of energy.
• Introduce the properties of light waves, such as their ability to bend, reflect, and refract. Have students try to bend a piece of paper and then show them how light waves behave in a similar way.
• Next, show the class some different types of light waves, such as infrared, ultraviolet, and radio waves. Have students identify the different types of light waves and explain how they are different from each other.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in pairs to complete a worksheet that asks them to identify different types of light waves and describe their properties.
• As a class, discuss the answers and how they relate to the topic.

Independent Practice

• Have students work in small groups to design a magic spell using light waves.
• Each group should come up with a creative idea for a spell and then use a computer to create a diagram or model of the spell using light waves.
• Each group should present their spell to the class and explain how it works.

Closure

• Review the main points of the lesson, including waves and their properties, the electromagnetic spectrum, and energy.
• Ask students to share one thing they learned about light waves during the lesson.

Assessment

• Observe students during the independent practice and provide feedback.
• Have students complete a short quiz or worksheet on the main points of the lesson.
• Have students present their independent practice projects and give feedback on their understanding of the material.