All About Sound

Last week we began a new science unit on sound. It has been very hands-on and fun. Here are some pictures from our sound activities last week:

Using the FreqCounter app on the iPad to compare sound waves

Building a musical instrument

Alex tries out a tuning fork.

Comparing water level and sound

Gus listens to a tuning fork.

Olivia listens to a wire hanger against the table- It sounds like church bells.

Eddie feels the vibration when he talks into a balloon.

Maya and Kira see the effects of sound vibrations as they make rice dance.

Exploring different instruments