In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will

• explain how sounds are formed (5.5 a, b)

• collaboratively plan and conduct an investigation to demonstrate that vibrating materials can produce sound and transmit energy, determine data that should be collected and organized to identify patterns, and communicate findings (5.5 a)

• compare sound traveling through a solid and sound traveling through the air (5.5 c)

• analyze and explain how different musical instruments produce sound (5.5 d)

• design and construct an instrument that produces at least two different pitches; record design changes made based on testing outcomes, and communicate results and challenges (5.5 d)

• identify applications of sound in the home and community (5.5 d).

Located to the above is our notes for this unit. You can view these notes by opening the notes in a new tab or by clicking through the slides using the arrows on the bottom left.

To practice this skill, we wanted to provide scholars with several websites that include different games that focus on this particular skill. Most websites should not require sign-ups. If a sign-up is requires, you can choose to sign your scholar up or move on to the next available site. To access the practice games please click the buttons located below - this will take you to the designated site.