Exploring Sound With Insects

Journal Article | December 2009

Differences in insect morphology and movement during singing provide a fascinating opportunity for students to investigate insects while learning about the characteristics of sound. In the activities described here,…

Breaking the Sound Barrier

Journal Article | December 2006

Student interest in science has been amplified at one elementary school. During a recent unit on sound, students in a fourth-grade class participated in a series of dynamic sound learning centers followed by a dramatic…

The Poetry of Science: Light and Sound

Journal Article | November 2016

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This month's issue discusses sound.

Tried and True: Sensations of sound

Journal Article | October 2004

"The hills are alive with the sound of music," and now your classroom can be too! This series of tried and true activities explore the nature of sound. They can be set up as stations around the room, which students…

Designing a Sound-Reducing Wall

Journal Article | August 2015

Students explore engineering with a fun challenge.

The Early Years: Becoming Attuned to Sound

Journal Article | January 2014

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue provides sound explorations.

Recognizing Excellence: Pinging: Sound at Work

Journal Article | January 2014

A "Teacher at Sea" learns how scientists use sound.

Science Shorts: "Sounds" Like Science

Journal Article | January 2014

This column provides classic classroom activities that emphasize science process skills. In this month’s issue the authors discuss teaching about sound waves in the primary classroom.