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Grade 4, Science Std 2: Compare different pitches of sound produced by changing the size, tension, amount, or type of vibrating material. Describing the relationship between the structure of the ear and hearing

Lesson Plans: The Phenomenon of Sound This site helps students to understand the components of sound. Wavelength and Pitch - Musical Instruments Students will understand the correspondence between length and pitch; understand how musical instruments work. The Phenomenon of Sound Students will observe a variety of sound waves in lab stations and record their observations in a wave booklet. Sounds Like Fun Children are introduced to the concept of sound travel. Students construct "cup phones" and determine if sound travels better through plastic or insulated cups. Sound In this lesson students will understand that sound is caused by vibrations and that the pitch of a sound depends on vibrations. Understanding Sound The students will demonstrate their understanding of sound travel by predicting and explaining why you can hear the sound of a train coming when you put your ear on the track faster than you would by the air. Sound Unit This unit contains six lessons about sound. Students build a sound wave detector, construct and test a cup-and-string sound carrier, and create string, percussion and wind instruments for a class orchestra. Let’s Hear It For Sound! Students will learn about sound, vibrations, and pitch with five activities. The plan includes supplemental pages and an assessment. A Black Box Problem: How Do I Hear? Students assemble a diagram of the hearing pathway using information about its parts and their functions, describe how sound is represented at various points along the pathway, and predict the changes in hearing that might result from specific changes to the pathway.

Resources: Sound Connexions Lesson Plan Ideas and background information Sound Students should click on the icons to learn about sound. The Science of Sound This is a series of experiments about sound and its application to animals, musical instruments and communications. Science Online A must see! Great site for links to Blueprint Skills, Lesson Plans, Topical Sites, Interactive Websites for Students and Worksheets Science Clips You will find an alphabetical list of science interactive movie clips. What Is Sound Video? This QuickTime video gives an explanation of sound. Perfect Pitch With this activity students experiment with pitch Vibrating Violin Students explore vibration by making violins. Sounds Like Science: Drums Students make drums and experiment with force, pitch, and volume. Neuroscience for Kids: The Ear This interactive website has great graphics and links.
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