Sound Activities

 Please look a the following web site that help you learn about sound.  Complete the worksheet provided for you on each web site.

Site #1  http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/revision_bites/changing_sounds1.shtml

 In this site, you will learn about how an object makes sound.  You will also learn how to make a loud and soft sound, and a high and low sound.

Site #2  http://www.brainpop.com/science/energy/sound/

This is a movie about sound.  You will need to enter a username (asij) and a password (mustangs).
You will also need to use the search window and type (sounds) an press enter.  Choose the sound movie to watch.

Watch the movie a couple of times.  Try to find out how sound travels and one or two interesting facts about sound. 

Challenge:  Try to find out what amplitude and frequency mean.
                   Does sound travel faster in air, water, or through solid objects?
                   Does sound travel faster in cold air or warm air?

Site #3 http://www.tryscience.org/experiments/experiments_japan_online.html

 This website allows you to learn about how sound works and makes you use sound waves to guide yourself through a maze.