Lesson Package | Sound Energy Hands-On Activity Vibrations and Pitch Experiments

Description

This sound energy resource includes hands-on activities and investigations that teach 3rd-5th grade students about sound energy, vibrations, pitch, and sound waves. It includes teacher directions, an instrument creation activity, sound energy investigations, exit slips, a mastery tracking sheet, and answer keys. The activities can be used for whole-class lessons, science labs, small groups, test prep, or independent centers using commonly found household items.

Florida Science Standards Covered

• SC.5.P.10.1 Investigate and describe some basic forms of energy, including light, heat, sound, electrical, chemical, and mechanical.
• SC.5.P.10.2 Investigate and explain that energy has the ability to cause motion or create change.
• SC.5.P.10.3 Investigate and explain that an electrically-charged object can attract an uncharged object and can either attract or repel another charged object without any contact between the objects.