Science of Sound
Lesson 1
Learning Targets
I know how sound works, including that it travels through the air using vibrations.
I know that pitch, volume, and timbre change sound waves
Vocabulary
Sound
Vibration
Sound Waves
Frequency
Pitch
Volume/Dynamics
Pre-Assessment
Answer the following questions for fun. This is not graded.
Intro to the 'Science of Sound'
Watch the videos below.
Bill Nye - Sound.mov THE BIG IDEAS
Sound is made by vibrations.
Sound travels through materials in waves.
Ears are specialized structures designed to receive sound.
DID YOU KNOW THAT?
The smallest bones in your body are in your ears?
For their size and weight, grasshoppers make the loudest sound of any animal?
Sound moves through air at over 3 soccer fields (344 meters or 1,130 feet) per second?
CYMATICS - Science of Sound
CYMATICS- Science Vs. Music - Nigel Stanford.mp4
Chrome Music Lab
Spectrogram
What is a spectrogram? A spectrogram is a way to visualize sound. If the colors appear higher on your screen, they have a higher frequency (higher pitch). If they appear lower on the screen, they have a lower frequency (lower pitch). The color represents how energy of the wave (loud and quiet).
When looking at a spectrogram, you will see multiple lines because most sounds are made up of a collection of a lot of different sounds that you hear as one!
Sound Waves
This app shows sound waves and how air particles move when sound is produced. When you zoom in, you see the wave frequency changes represented by a red visual wave. When you zoom out, you can see how these frequency changes affect the air particles around the sound.
Remember, the higher the frequency, the higher the sound. You will visually see more “bumps” pass by your screen.
Oscillator
What is an oscillator?
An oscillator is a device that produces oscillating (back and forth) electronic currents. In this case, it is used to create sounds at specific frequencies. The different shape options are the shape of the sound wave that is formed. The shape of a wave will determine the timbre of a sound.
Exit Ticket
Lesson 2
Learning Targets
I know how the ear works to hear sounds.
From Last Lesson
I know how sound works, including that it travels through the air using vibrations.
I know that pitch, volume, and timbre change sound waves
Vocabulary
Ear
From Last Lesson:
Sound
Vibration
Sound Waves
Frequency
Pitch
Volume/Dynamics
Last Week Lesson Review
Bottle Xylophone Experiment
Bill Nye Video? If it's not in last weeks lesson
sound.mp4How does the ear work?
Watch the video of Bill Nye, The Science Guy!
Bill Nye- Ear.movBonus Video
Lesson 3
Learning Targets
I can make an instrument out of objects from home.
From Last Lesson
I know how sound works, including that it travels through the air using vibrations.
I know that pitch, volume, and timbre change sound waves
I know how the ear works to hear sounds
I know how my voice makes sounds
Vocabulary
Instrument
From Past Lessons:
Sound
Vibration
Sound Waves
Frequency
Pitch
Volume/Dynamics
Ear
Voice
Vocal Chords
How Instruments Make Sound
How Instruments Make Sounds.movIntro to Instrument Making
Making an Instrument at Home
Bottle Top Castanets
https://www.redtedart.com/bottle-top-castanets/
Clickety Clack goest the Castanet! These tiny instruments come with big fun!
Maracas
https://www.fun365.orientaltrading.com/project/easy-diy-maracas-craft
Play your maraca around the house as you move to the beat of your favorite songs!
Popsicle Stick Harmonica
https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1004063/popsicle-stick-crafts-for-kids/
You can strike up a band with a few of these easy-to-make harmonicas.
DIY Rainstick
https://www.muminthemadhouse.com/rainbow-rainmaker-rainstick-cardboard-tube-craft/
With your new rainstick, you'll never want to sing 'Rain, Rain, Go Away' again!
Kazoo
https://buggyandbuddy.com/exploring-sound-making-a-kazoo-science-invitation-saturday/
You'll have Beatles fans saying, "Koo Koo KAZOO!"
Straw Pan Flute
You'll never want to say, "That's the last straw!" With this pan flute, you'll have tons of fun!
Mini Lid Banjos
https://www.thecrafttrain.com/mini-lid-banjos/
Recycle jar lids into little banjos with craft stick handles and loom bands for strings. Decorate however you want, and you’re done!
Shoe Box Guitar
https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/entertainment/crafts-hobbies/make-a-shoe-box-guitar
You'll be strumming to the tune of music in no time!
Flipgrid
Once you finish making your instrument, go to: https://flipgrid.com/111d1dd8
Record yourself playing your instrument.
Turn this assignment in on google classroom.
Lesson 4
Learning Targets
I can make an instrument out of objects from home.
From Last Lesson
I know how sound works, including that it travels through the air using vibrations.
I know that pitch, volume, and timbre change sound waves
I know how the ear works to hear sounds
I know how my voice makes sounds
Vocabulary
Instrument
From Past Lessons:
Sound
Vibration
Sound Waves
Frequency
Pitch
Volume/Dynamics
Ear
Voice
Vocal Chords
Instrument Show and Tell!
What instrument did you make last week? Do you want to show the class?
Found Sound Videos
Google Classroom Quiz
Exploring Sound
Learning Targets
I can explore the 'Creatability' collection from Experiments with Google to see how technology has changed the way we experience music.
From Past Lessons
I know how the ear works to hear sounds.
I know how sound works, including that it travels through the air using vibrations.
I know that pitch, volume, and timbre change sound waves
Vocabulary
Sound
Vibration
Sound Waves
Frequency
Pitch
Volume/Dynamics
Ear
Explore Sound with 'Creatability'
Explore the 'Creatability' collection from 'Experiments with Google'
Link: https://experiments.withgoogle.com/collection/creatability