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Sound and Music Lesson PlanSound and Music Lesson Plan
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Sound and Music

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What causes sound? Groups of sound detectives use a variety of tools including ping pong balls, pasta noodles, raisins, rubber mallets, and a tuning fork to investigate what causes sound. The young Sherlocks conduct a series of experiments, make observations, and watch a video about the ear. They then build their own model of an ear. 

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Concepts

sound, sound vibrations, vibration, elements of music

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visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

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  • Introduce the lesson with the Beach Boys song, "Good Vibrations"

Classroom Considerations

  • The required activity kit that contains all the required materials is available for free to teachers

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  • The packet contains an overview of the lesson, a required materials list, step-by-step directions for the activity, and background information for teachers 

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  • None of the required materials are included in the resource

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