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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: The Art of Science: Ben Franklin's Harmonica

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Investigate the science behind the glass harmonica, and try Ben Franklin's version. Explore the world of sound with hearing and other senses, and find out how different length straws influence sound by modifying frequency.
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Activity
Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: Make a Simple Duck Call!

For Students 3rd - 5th
Contains a procedure for using a plastic straw to create a device capable of producing a duck call when air is passed through. The site introduces the concept of vibration in sound production.
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Activity
Hunkins Experiments

Hunkin's Experiments: Sound Experiments

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Hunkin's Experiments is a group of simple cartoon illustrations of scientific principles. Some would work well in the classroom, but others have little value beyond entertaining students. All of the projects are easy to do. This group of...
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Sweet Spot

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Discover the section of a baseball bat that will make the ball go the farthest by locating the area that doesn't produce vibrations when hit.
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Handout
Other

University of Winnipeg: The Simple Pendulum

For Students 9th - 10th
The periodic motion of a pendulum is described with words and equations; little conceptual emphasis. Sample problems with solutions are provided.
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Activity
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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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Sound?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Defines sound, how it travels, the components of a sound wave, the different types, and other fun facts.
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Website
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.