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Foss: Physics of Sound

For Teachers 6th - 8th
At Fossweb you can compare sound and distance by measuring the amount of time it takes for a sound to reach you. You can investigate sound in air and water! You can also look at pictures and video clips, or ask a question that a...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: How Does Sound Travel?

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the characteristics of sound waves and the conditions that affect the speed of sound.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Facts About Sound Waves for Kids

For Students 4th - 6th
Provides a simple explanation of how sound waves travel and gives a long list of facts about sound waves.
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Other

Sweetwater.com: What Is Infrasonic?

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource features a basic definition of infrasonic. It also explains the difference between infrasonic and subsonic.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Make a Guitar, Vibration Experiment

For Students 1st - 5th
Experience how vibrations make sound by constructing a guitar using rubber bands and a cereal box.
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HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Spooky Sound Frizzle Style

For Teachers K - 1st
This lesson plan is designed to teach young children about how sound is heard in a three-step process using the Magic School Bus materials.
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Science Fun for Everyone

Science Fun: Balloon Speakers

For Students 2nd - 4th
Learn about sound waves with this science experiment. All you need is a balloon!
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Bill Nye

Bill Nye: My How Time Flies

For Students K - 1st
Try this at-home science experiment to learn about the Doppler Effect.
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Other

Mostly Music: Music Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of a variety of physics topics related to music and sound. Topics include vibrations, sound waves, frequency and pitch, resonance and overtones.