Lesson Overview
This lesson/lab allows the students to explore light and sound waves through media, articles, and classroom lab. The students will research, test, and draw conclusions about their findings.
Duration
1-2 hours
Lesson Type
Project Based Lesson
Essential Question
How do sound waves make a radio and other things work?
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Other Instructional Materials or Notes:
6
Chromebooks, internet access, lab materials
- Mirrors
- Flashlight
- Black paper
- White paper
- Thermometer
- Clear plastic
- Frosted plastic
- Opaque materials (e.g., cardboard)
- Glass of water
- Pencil or straw
- Hard surface (e.g., whiteboard or wall)
- Noise-maker (e.g., clap or small speaker)
- Soft materials (e.g., pillow, foam, carpet)
- Noise-maker (e.g., clap or speaker)
- Thin wall, door, or cardboard
- Noise-maker (speaker, bell)
- Water, air, a plastic or metal container
- Small speaker
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