Mon. 6/3 (DAY 1)
1. Collect homework.
2. Writing prompt: “Today we’re learning about sound. Tell me an interesting story about sound. Maybe a concert, music, dance or anything else.” 7 min
3. Review information discussed so far.
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A. Discuss yesterday's lab.
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B. Review test questions.
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C. Show sound tube. (Mechanical changes to sound energy)
D. Show conservation of energy with the Newtonian demonstrator. What type of wave is ![](/tp.gif)
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it? (Longitudinal)
4. Go over today's learning objectives.
5. Useless facts.
6. Give notes on speed, wavelength, amplitude and frequency.
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A. Discuss how you see lightning before you hear thunder. (Light vs sound speed.)
B. Show how a tuning fork is louder against desk than in air.
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C. Use a Slinky for frequency and amplitude.
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D. Spin sound tube. Faster = higher frequency = higher pitch.
E. Use a kazoo to show frequency.
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F. Use a guitar to show frequency.
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G. FYI, the speed of sound is 761 MPH at sea level.
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H. Show tuning fork against SOLO cup for amplitude.
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I. Show plastic megaphone.
7. Show oscilloscope demo on computer.
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A. Predict waves and then make sound.
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B. Show a guitar and kazoo.
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C. Who can make highest frequency?
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D. Who can make lowest frequency?
8. Do "Doppler Effect" activity. - 20 min
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A. Show ball.
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B. Show PowerPoint do slowly with kids. (Up to test question slide.)
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C. Do Test Question 17 on PowerPoint for candy. (Last slide)
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D. Keep Doppler Effect activity in your notes.
9. Wrap up with what we've learned today.
Tues. 6/4 (DAY 2)
1. Collect homework.
2. Writing prompt: “Today we’re learning about sound. Tell me an interesting story about sound. Maybe a concert, music, dance or anything else.” 7 min
3. Review information discussed so far.
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A. Discuss yesterday's lab.
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B. Review test questions.
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C. Show sound tube. (Mechanical changes to sound energy)
D. Show conservation of energy with the Newtonian demonstrator. What type of wave is ![](/tp.gif)
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it? (Longitudinal)
4. Go over today's learning objectives.
5. Useless facts.
6. Give notes on speed, wavelength, amplitude and frequency.
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A. Discuss how you see lightning before you hear thunder. (Light vs sound speed.)
B. Show how a tuning fork is louder against desk than in air.
![](/tp.gif)
C. Use a Slinky for frequency and amplitude.
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D. Spin sound tube. Faster = higher frequency = higher pitch.
E. Use a kazoo to show frequency.
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F. Use a guitar to show frequency.
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G. FYI, the speed of sound is 761 MPH at sea level.
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H. Show tuning fork against SOLO cup for amplitude.
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I. Show plastic megaphone.
7. Show oscilloscope demo on computer.
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A. Predict waves and then make sound.
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B. Show a guitar and kazoo.
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C. Who can make highest frequency?
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D. Who can make lowest frequency?
8. Do "Doppler Effect" activity. - 20 min
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A. Show ball.
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B. Show PowerPoint do slowly with kids. (Up to test question slide.)
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C. Do Test Question 17 on PowerPoint for candy. (Last slide)
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D. Keep Doppler Effect activity in your notes.
9. Wrap up with what we've learned today.
Weds. 6/5 (DAY 1)
1. Go over today's learning objectives.
2. Useless facts.
3. Review information discussed so far.
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A. Review terms so far, especially all types of waves.
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B. Show conch shell and talk about "ocean" sound.
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C. Do PowerPoint Review 1 for candy.
4. Show a megaphone made with paper.
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A. Show students how to draw sound waves from it.
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B. Discuss why it's louder.
5. Show how to make a kazoo.
6. Explain lab. - 55 min
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A. Start in different spots.
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B. Use your notes.
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C. Explain how to draw waves.
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D. I have straws. Clean up pieces.
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E. When done, rip out and read pages 246-251.
7. Do "Measuring Waves" lab and collect.
8. Wrap up with what we've learned today.
Thurs. 6/6 (DAY 2)
1. Go over today's learning objectives.
2. Useless facts.
3. Review information discussed so far.
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A. Review terms so far, especially all types of waves.
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B. Show conch shell and talk about "ocean" sound.
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C. Do PowerPoint Review 1 for candy.
4. Show a megaphone made with paper.
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A. Show students how to draw sound waves from it.
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B. Discuss why it's louder.
5. Show how to make a kazoo.
6. Explain lab. - 55 min
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A. Start in different spots.
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B. Use your notes.
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C. Explain how to draw waves.
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D. I have straws. Clean up pieces.
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E. When done, rip out and read pages 246-251.
7. Do "Measuring Waves" lab and collect.
8. Wrap up with what we've learned today.
Fri. 6/7
Zoo trip!