Lesson Objective

Students will be able to describe the properties of sound while making connections between tuning forks and pitch.

How do we use our understanding of waves to explain sound ?

pitch , loudness, speed

HS-PS4-1

Interpretation of graphs and diagrams related to wave properties.
Analysis of experimental data related to wave phenomena.
Application of scientific reasoning to explain wave-related phenomena.

Level 4: Design and conduct experiments to investigate wave phenomena.

Exploration of how different cultures have used sound for communication.

Sound waves can travel in a vacuum.
All waves are the same.

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Lab reports and data analysis.

Class participation and discussion

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 tuning forks, sound bowls, water, crystal bowl for demo and use. 

Lab: investigating the relationship between frequency and pitch.