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Second graders create sound effects to produce a radio drama. In this sound lesson, 2nd graders read a book and provide the sound effects to transform it into a radio drama. They discuss sound and the shape of sound waves based on their pitch and volume.

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sound waves, sound, vibration, volume

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pitch, sound, sound waves, vibration, volume, science
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Grade
2nd
Subjects
Science
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Project-Based Learning
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Audio

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