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  • Exploring Sound With Insects

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    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

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    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…

  • Sounds Are High, Sounds Are Low: I Wonder Why (e-book)

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    Here’s humorous proof of just how fun it is to observe with your ears. A whimsical introduction to pitch and volume, this book practically begs young scientists to read it aloud. And why not? It’s the best way to…

  • The Poetry of Science: Light and Sound

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

  • Tried and True: Sensations of sound

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    "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

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    Students explore engineering with a fun challenge.

  • The Early Years: Becoming Attuned to Sound

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    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

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

  • Science Shorts: "Sounds" Like Science

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    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.

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