6th Grade Physical Science Core Labs

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Purpose:
Demonstrate characteristics of sound.

Summary:
Students will participate in two activities that demonstrate the characteristics of sound waves and how to change pitch.

Objectives Links:
1. A & B: Physical Properties
2. A: Energy Transfer
2. Local: Energy Conservation
2. Local: Energy Transfer

Process Skills Checklist

Materials:

• student worksheets
• slinky or other spring-like instrument
• three glasses
• water
• measuring cup
• three paper straws
• scissors
• three rubber bands of different widths
• shoe box
• spoon

Safety Concerns:
Common sense precautions; scissors can cause serious cuts.

Revision Date:
November 2001