Description

In these sound waves experiments, students will “carry out investigations to conclude the relationships between sound waves (including rate of vibration, the medium through which vibrations travel) and hearing”.

Students can participate in FOUR investigations to gain a deeper understanding of the relationships between sound waves and hearing.

These are great stations that are easy to set up!

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This is a great activity for STATIONS, INDIVIDUAL LAB DAYS, DEMONSTRATIONS, FUN FRIDAYS, TEST PREP, AND MORE!

If you choose stations, you will need the station directions at each station. In addition, each student will need the student sheets for all four stations.

Station 1: Students will explore how sound travels through solids, liquids, and gases. You will need 3 plastic bags, a metal spoon, rice, and water.

Station 2: Students will explore how the size, tension, and material of a rubber band impact the pitch and frequency when it is plucked. You will need a cup and rubber bands that vary in size and thickness.

Station 3: Students will explore what happens to water when a vibrating tuning fork is placed in it. You will need a container, water, and a tuning fork.

Station 4: Students will explore what happens when they create sound with their own instrument (voice). They will explore how different sounds are made. No other materials are needed!

⭐ What’s included in each of these sound waves experiments?

Station/Lab Directions
Station/Lab Student Sheets
Example Answer Keys
Teacher Tips

This lesson pairs well with NC Essential Standard: 6.P.1.3 (current) and PS.6.3.3 (new standards) as well as other state standards dealing with sound waves.

This is a great support activity for NGSS standard MS-PS4-2.

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