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Musical Instruments: Part II Lesson PlanMusical Instruments: Part II Lesson Plan
Publisher
Acoustical Society of America
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Hands-on Activity
Year
2019
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Musical Instruments: Part II

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String together how instruments produce sound. Using pieces of string, learners find ways to create sound. They investigate changes to the string and the effect of adding a cup. Finally, pupils experiment by changing the way to create vibrations and the tautness of the string.

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Concepts

sound, sound vibrations, vibration, resonance, frequency

Additional Tags

Physical Science, science

Instructional Ideas

  • Bring in a variety of string instruments, including homemade ones
  • Use several different types of string and cups

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes the completion of Musical Instruments: Part I

Pros

  • Includes the learning goals on the worksheet
  • Contains suggestions for optional extensions

Cons

  • There are a few typos throughout the materials

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