Create an Instrument: Sound Waves Project-Based Learning for Physical Science
Secondary Sparks
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Grade Levels
7th - 10th
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
NGSSMS-ETS1-2
NGSSMS-ETS1-4
NGSSMS-PS4-1
NGSSMS-PS4-2
NGSSMS-ETS1-1
Formats Included
- PDF
- Google Apps™
Pages
6 pages
Secondary Sparks
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Includes Google Apps™
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What educators are saying
I used this project as review the month before the students took their state test and it was a great one for them to study. The ideas they came up with were great and they felt more confident on test day.
This activity was awesome. I used this as an introduction to waves with my students. My students loved creating their instrument. Students are engaged because they are familiar with and enjoy music. So, students can connect this to the real world. I highly recommend this activity.
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Description
This is a five-part project-based learning activity for students about sound waves. This project allows students to take their knowledge of sound waves and apply it to creating their own musical instrument, advertisement for that instrument and a music video. This can be done after a unit on sound waves and energy or throughout.
This resource includes a workbook for students to:
♬Complete research on sound waves, mediums and different materials used for instruments.
♬Learn about how different mediums affect the frequency, wavelength and amplitude of sound waves.
♬Brainstorm ideas for their instrument, ad and music video.
♬Reflect on their design process.
Recommendations for Distance Learning are included in the resource!
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Total Pages
6 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
2 Weeks
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Standards
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NGSSMS-ETS1-2
Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
NGSSMS-ETS1-4
Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.
NGSSMS-PS4-1
Use mathematical representations to describe a simple model for waves that includes how the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a wave. Emphasis is on describing waves with both qualitative and quantitative thinking. Assessment does not include electromagnetic waves and is limited to standard repeating waves.
NGSSMS-PS4-2
Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials. Emphasis is on both light and mechanical waves. Examples of models could include drawings, simulations, and written descriptions. Assessment is limited to qualitative applications pertaining to light and mechanical waves.
NGSSMS-ETS1-1
Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.
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