4th Grade Lesson “Making Waves”

Dive into discovery with the "Making Waves" STEAMation box! This hands-on learning adventure follows the Treehouse Heroes as they embark on a fishing expedition . Divided into five dynamic parts—reading, storytelling and claymation, 3D design with Tinkercad, and coding—students bring scientific concepts to life through creativity, problem-solving, and fun. Perfect for engaging young minds in STEAM education, "Making Waves" combines storytelling and innovation to make learning an unforgettable journey!

  • Digital Material

    • Teachers Guide

    • Story Book

    • Powerpoint Presentation

    • Assorted Worksheets, Flashcards, and Games for printing

    • Links to step-by-step and supplemental videos and books

    Physical Materials

    • Background Set

    • Camera Stand

    • Props for Set

    • Clay for Modeling Characters

    • Clay sculpting Tools

    • stable internet connection

    • electronic viewing device(s) for group viewing of videos, and powerpoint presentation material

    • individual computers for small group or individual lessons

    • a copier to print handouts, flashcards, games and quizzes

    • a camera capture device for shooting the movie (smartphone, laptop, or tablet)

  • You will need to use a capture device and software to create the movie. We suggest using a Smartphone or iPad with the app Stop Motion Studio Pro.

    It only costs a few dollars and you can download it on the App store. Available for iPhone, iPad, and macOS as well as Android and Windows.

    You can also use the HUE camera (sold separately) attached to a laptop to supercharge your production.

Standards

    • ELAGSE4RL3

    • ELAGSE4RI2

    • ELAGSE4RI3

    • ELAGSE4RI7

    • ELAGSE4SL1

    • ELAGSE4SL2

    • ELAGSE4L4

    • ELAGSE4L5

    • ELAGSE4L6

    • 1.4 Innovative Designer

    • 1.5 Computational Thinker

    • 1.6 Creative Communicator

    • Empowered Learner - CSS.EL.3-5.1

    • Knowledge Constructor - CSS.KC.3-5.2

    • Innovative Designer and Creator - CSS.IDC.3-5.4

    • Computational Thinker - CSS.CT.3-5.5

    • Creative Communicator CSS.CC.3-5.6

  • 4-PS4-1.

    4-PS4-2.

    4-PS3-1.

    • S4P1

    • S4P2

    • 4.GSR.7.1

    • MA5.CR.1

    • MA5.CR.2

    • MA5.CR.3

    • MA5.PR

    • MA5.PR.2

    • MA5.PR.3

    • VA5.CR.1

    • VA5.CR.2

    • VA5.CR.4

    • VA5.PR.1

    • VA5.RE.1

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