Office of Curriculum, Technology, & Assessment

Overview: The production of sound will be demonstrated using a variety of non-conventional mediums. Longitudinal and compression waves will be explored along with other exciting properties of sound, including vibration, pitch, amplitude and frequency. See sound produced with smooth metal rods and drinking straws along with other commonly found items. Also see the effects of frequency and amplitude on glass as the "Acoustical Glass Breaker" shatters glass-using sound. If you desire, students may participate in the making of sound with drinking straws. (NOTE: Each student must have two straws, one that will slip inside the other and a pair of scissors in order to participate at your site.)

NATURE OF SCIENCE STANDARDS
3-5   

Indicator 1: Understand the nature and origin of scientific knowledge.

Note: Mastery is not expected at these grade levels.

Indicator 2: Apply the skills necessary to conduct scientific investigations.

Note: Mastery is not expected at these grade levels.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE STANDARDS
3-5

Indicator 3: Analyze interactions of energy and matter.

3.P.3.2. (Application) Demonstrate how sound consists of vibrations and pitch.

3.P.3.3. (Knowledge) Identify how sound is used as a means of communication.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIETY STANDARDS
3-5

Indicator 1: Analyze various implications/effects of scientific advancement within the environment and society.

4.S.1.2. (Comprehension) Explain how new ideas and inventions often affect people.  

5.S.1.1. (Knowledge) Identify scientific changes that have affected transportation, health, sanitation, and communication.

NATURE OF SCIENCE STANDARDS
6-8  

Indicator 1: Understand the nature and origin of scientific knowledge.

8.N.1.1. (Comprehension) Differentiate among facts, predictions, theory, and laws/principles in scientific investigations.

Indicator 2: Apply the skills necessary to conduct scientific investigations.

Note: These skills should be taught and practiced in grade-level study of Physical, Life, and Earth/Space Science although mastery is not expected at these grade levels.

6.N.2.1 (Application) Pose questions that can be explored through scientific investigations.

7.N.2.1. (Application) Conduct scientific investigations using given procedures.

8.N.2.1. (Synthesis) Design a replicable scientific investigation.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE STANDARDS
6-8  

After careful consideration of current research and input from educators throughout the state, the Committee revised former standards to facilitate effective instruction and student mastery. Grade six standards emphasize an integration of Physical, Life, and Earth/Space Science. Grade seven standards emphasize Life Science. Grade eight standards emphasize Earth/Space Science. Nature of Science and Science, Technology, Environment, and Society standards continue to emerge over these grades.

Indicator 3: Analyze interactions of energy and matter.

6.P.3.1. (Comprehension) Identify types of energy transformations.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIETY STANDARDS
6-8  

Indicator 1: Analyze various implications/effects of scientific advancement within the environment and society.

6.S.1.1. (Comprehension) Describe how science and technology have helped society to solve problems.

8.S.1.1. (Comprehension) Describe how science and technology have been influenced by social needs, attitudes, and values.
 

NOTE: Each site must audio mute upon connecting to the session to prevent voice activated moving of the cameras from site to site.

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