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Bscs: Content Background for Sound

For Teachers K - 1st
This document will give you "extra" information and opportunities to build your understanding of sound so that you can be better prepared to facilitate the sound lessons with your students.
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University of Kentucky

The Physics and Math of Music

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Read about a math research project done by three college students which helps us see physics and math in music. Here's a great approach for integrating curriculum!
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Sound?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Defines sound, how it travels, the components of a sound wave, the different types, and other fun facts.
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University of New South Wales (Australia)

University of New South Wales: Introduction to Acoustics of Brass Instruments

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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University of New South Wales (Australia)

University of New South Wales: Introduction to Clarinet Acoustics

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about how the acoustics of a clarinet work by exploring this well researched site. You'll learn about the frequencies, the effects of the reed, the tone holes and more.
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Creative Science Centre

Creative Science Centre: A Voice on a Sunbeam

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is described a simple process to 'put a voice on a sunbeam' and transmit it over a distance. It is a fascinating example of amplitude modulation of light using sound vibrations. It then describes how the modulated light is detected...