Curated OER
Can You Hear a Tree Fall in Space?
How does sound travel in space? Fifth graders investigate this question with a science activity, in which they research the properties of sound. Schedule a lab visit for individual Internet research, or include the activity after you...
Curated OER
The Phenomenon of Sound: Waves
Students explore sound waves. In this sound waves lesson, students brainstorm different sounds and how sounds move or travel. Students then create a KWL chart and work through six different lab activities to examine how sound waves...
Curated OER
Musical Coat Hangers
In this sound conductors instructional activity, learners use a metal and a plastic coat hanger to determine how sound travels through each and which is more effective.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Characteristics of Light: Light Travels in a Straight Line
In this lab experience, the students will be asked questions about characteristics of light and sound and whether these energy sources travel in straight lines. The teacher briefly demonstrates light and sound travel. Students will...
Project Britain
Primary Homework Help: Sound Quiz
Read some fast facts about sound energy first, then try a fourteen question review quiz. Check your answer after each question.
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute: The Science of Sound
This Franklin Institute webpage provides an introduction to understanding sound waves based on 5th grade science lessons.