1. THE PRACTICE OF SCIENCE Physical Science FORMS OF ENERGY TOPIC VII SC.K.P.10.1 SOUND

2. Grade K Pacing Guide: Forms of Energy Sound/Practice of Science Benchmarks SC.K.P.10.1: Observe that things that make sound vibrate. SC.K.N.1.1: Collaborate with a partner to collect information. SC.K.N.1.2: Make observations of the natural world and know that they are descriptors collected using the five senses. SC.K.N.1.3: Keep records as appropriate - such as pictorial - of investigations conducted. SC.K.N.1.4: Observe and create a visual representation of an object which includes major features. SC.K.N.1.5: Recognize that learning can come from careful observation.

3. How does sound happen? What causes sound? What is sound?

4. What are the vibrations that make sounds? All sound is made up of vibrations (rapid back- and-forth movements.) The vibrations that make sounds travel like ocean waves in back and forth motion.

5. Hiroshige’s famous painting, “Wave off the Coast of Kanagawa,” allows us to imagine giant ocean waves that are similar to sound vibrations. Department of Science

6. What are vibrations? Vibrations are forms of energy that move back and forth. Vibrations can move through: Solid Liquid Gas SOLID LIQUID GAS

7. What makes the sounds of music? Musical instruments such as guitars, pianos, and violins, make music as their strings vibrate. Make your own music! Place a rubber band around an empty, uncovered plastic container. Pluck the strings! What do you hear? Department of Science

8. Would you like to make a musical instrument that you can play by making sound waves that travel through the air to your ears? Your teacher will help give you directions. Have fun with your “kazoo”!

9. Are sound vibrations always the same? What do you think? Is a train whistle louder than a cat meowing? Is a bird singing as loud as a lion roaring? Is a football game softer than a baby laughing? Is a rain shower as soft as a birthday party? Can you think of other loud and soft comparisons? Do you agree sound vibrations are different!