Students explore the sounds of the estuary. In this wetlands lesson, students discuss how to simulate the sounds of nature. Students write and record a musical score featuring the sounds of the wetlands.

Students view video segments which reveal the parts of sound and what factors control sound. The viewing and post-viewing activities serve to reinforce the video segments using worksheets and hands-out experiments.

Students make predictions and explore how pitch is altered in string instruments. In this acoustic science activity, students learn the types and parts of string instruments and create their own. They listen to classical music and...

Students explore musical pitch. In this cross curriculum musical instruments and "sound" physics activity, students identify and describe common traits of woodwind instruments. Students research "pitch" and what causes pitch fluctuation...

For this insect facts worksheet, students respond to 11 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit what they know about insects.

Ninth graders explain how wind can produce electricity. In this geometry lesson, 9th graders construct their own pin wheel turbine and calculate its power. They discuss the pros and cons of using wind generator.