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Investigate and explain that sound is produced by vibrating objects and that pitch depends on how fast or slow the object vibrates.
Standard #: SC.4.P.10.3
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General Information
Subject Area: Science
Grade: 4
Body of Knowledge: Physical Science
Big Idea: Forms of Energy -

A. Energy is involved in all physical processes and is a unifying concept in many areas of science.

B. Energy exists in many forms and has the ability to do work or cause a change.
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Content Complexity Rating: Level 3: Strategic Thinking & Complex Reasoning - More Information
Date of Last Rating: 05/08
Status: State Board Approved
Assessed: Yes
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Lesson Plan
  • Sound Vibrations Using the Engineering Design Process # This lesson uses the engineering design process to guide students through the exploration of sound energy and pitch. The design challenge is to produce a low-pitch tone by using different containers and liquids. Students must also create a budget to purchase supplies.
Teaching Ideas
  • Good Vibrations-SeaWorld Classroom Activity # In this activity, students investigate how sound travels through air, solids, and water, students will be able to explain why sound is an effective means of communication and navigation for whales.
  • Biomusic # Students have an opportunity to identify a variety of sounds in the environment, discuss the sounds using appropriate terminology and identify whether they are a product of human production or the natural environment.
  • Exploring Sound Length Makes A Difference # In this elementary physics lab, students will begin to explore the relationship between the length of an object and the sound it produces as it vibrates, by using a wood or plastic ruler and the edge of a desk or table.
  • Jitterbug and Shake, Rattle and Vibrate # As a result of this activity, students will be able to explain that various objects can be made to vibrate, producing different sounds.
  • Sound All Around # Students will have an opportunity to work with sounds and learn about pitch, volume and how sound travels.
Video/Audio/Animation
  • Pitch # The students will watch a short video showing how different pitches are made.
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