Here's a short video that hits all the high notes! Young scientists observe as amazing patterns appear in sand during a short demonstration. In addition to art and music, the resource explains standing waves, nodes, and how a 3-D model of Chladni plates can levitate objects with sound.

Concepts

waves, frequency, vibration, sound vibrations, patterns, floating, 3-d

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Make room for the video in a waves and frequencies unit
• Pass out Slinkys and have the class experiment with standing waves

Classroom Considerations

• The resource requires little prior knowledge about waves

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• The patterns produced by the waves are unique and beautiful
• Narrator clearly explains each part of the demonstration

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.9-10.2