New York Times
New York Times: Simulating the Masters
This site scientifically explains how 18th century master violin makers produced such beautiful sounds with their instruments. The use of animated graphics and brief explanations allow the viewer to understand how scientists are trying...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Doppler Effect: Lesson 1
This lesson will describe how the doppler effect is created by moving sound waves. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Doppler Effect."
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Lord Rayleigh Biographical
At this site from the Nobel e-Museum, you can read about the scientific work of Lord Rayleigh (1842-1919 CE). This article includes information on his education and experiments with light and sound waves.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Plane Breaking Sound Barrier
This amazing photo shows a plane breaking the sound barrier. The pictured F/A-18 Hornet is partially hidden as it breaks through the sound barrier into supersonic speed.
University of New South Wales (Australia)
University of New South Wales: Introduction to Acoustics of Brass Instruments
Discover the acoustical properties of brass instruments from this well researched site provided by the University of New South Wales. Everything from lip control to bell shape is discussed as it applies to frequencies and harmonics.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Guitar Fundamentals: Wavelength, Frequency, & Speed
This is a rockin' project for guitarists with an interest in the physics behind music. If you have ever wondered why the pitch of the note changes when you fret the string, this project will help you understand by applying basic...
University of New South Wales (Australia)
University of New South Wales: Music Acoustics
Learn about the science of music acoustics. Topics such as how do violins change with age and brass acoustics are explored through scientific research.
Other
Noise Pollution Clearninghouse: Noise a Health Problem
Booklet by the Environmental Protection Agency. Covers physical effects on major body systems, as well as emotional impacts. Lengthy, but well indexed.
Other
Avatar Consultants, Inc: Definition of Intensity
Power, loudness, and decibel levels of sound waves are described and explained. The relative power output of various musical instruments is given.
Michigan Reach Out
Michigan Reach Out!: Making a Shoe Box Guitar
This site provides an experiment where students create a guitar to discover what variables will change sound.
PBS
Pbs: Math With Jake: Frequencies & Pitch
In this video, musician Jake Shimabukuro uses the pitch of musical notes and vibrations in hertz to illustrate the concept of ratios. This clip is from Center for Asian American Media. In the accompanying classroom activity, students...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: The Timpani
A site mostly exploring the hyperphysics of the sound frequencies of the timpani.
Other
The Equal Tempered Scale & Peculiarities of Piano Tuning
The author offers a complete explanation of the physics behind piano tuning and why piano tuning is an intricate process. Illustrations and graphs are included.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Bison
Can you name any characteristics specific to the American Bison? This site provides information pertaining to this magnificent mammal. Find out about reproduction, habitat, food, behavior, sounds they make, and more when you explore this...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Ernst Mach
Read about the life and work of this Austrian physicist and philosopher, known for his contributions to physics with the Mach number and the study of shock waves.
NASA
Nasa: Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics
Includes exhaustive information and a wealth of activities pertaining to aerodynamics and the physics of flight.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan Critter Catalog: Frogs & Toads
This competent site provides general information about amphibians and then focuses on the amphibians found in southeastern Michigan. Information, pictures, sound clips, and classification groupings are provided.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: The Auditory Nerve
A good description and function of the auditory nerve. Diagrams, explanations.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Wind Chimes
Using their knowledge of physics, students will build a wind chime. Mathematical computations will be done to determine the length of the pipes.
Other
Bscs: Bscs Science Teaching Video Library
Elementary teachers have an urgent need for high-quality science classroom videos. To respond as rapidly as possible, BSCS Science Learning has made some of our best K-12 videos available for free streaming. In this collection, you'll...
EL Education
El Education: Autumn Helena Washington Hawn
This Character File (CF) was created by a 5th/6th grade student in Shutesbury, Massachusetts, as part of a learning expedition on Deaf Culture. Students did fieldwork at four schools for the Deaf, including overnight exchange visits; all...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Effects of Ear Canal Acoustics on Hearing Ability
This is a five-question quiz related to the passage "The Effects of Ear Canal Acoustics on Hearing Ability."
Other
Avatar Consultants, Inc: Tuning, Scales, and Temperament
A discussion of the composition of complex sounds produced by a musical instrument. Good illustration of how music is applied to physics. Quite a bit of good information, several pages linked together with good definitions as well as...
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