Thursday, 5 May 2011

Science Unit: Sound

Our last Science unit will be about the Physics of Sound.

The children will be looking at the following essential questions:

Investigation 1

  • What are the properties of sounds that make them identifiable?
  • Can you use the discrimination of sounds to make a code for sending messages?
  • How are sounds made?

Investigation 2

  • How are high and low sounds made?
  • How does length affect the rate of vibration, and therefore the pitch?
  • How does tension affect the rate of vibration, and therefore the pitch?

Investigation 3

  • Can sounds travel through liquids?
  • Can sounds travel through air?
  • How is sound different when heard through air or water?
  • Can sound travel through solids?
  • How is sound different when heard through solids?

Investigation 4

  • How can pitch,volume, and the distance a sound can travel be modified or enhanced?
Assessments:
The students will have a project to complete at home and a written assessment.

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