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Math, Science and Sound
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Phil shows how sound starts with vibration. |
ASSEMBLIES
Boost your students’ interest in math and science with Phil’s
dynamic new presentation on Math, Science and Sound. During the presentation
your students will learn how to apply mathematical concepts to scientific
principles. Specifically, they will:
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see how sound waves travel in the air,
on strings, and over light;
• hear whales communicate over hundreds of miles using sound waves;
• convert loud and soft sound volumes into numeric decibels;
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Phil demonstrates frequency and volume with a Theremin. |
• estimate the distance of thunderstorms by measuring the speed of sound;
• translate higher and lower pitches into frequencies using static electricity;
• change the frequency of their voices using computers;
• hear how stamping tubes from the Polynesian Islands and Africa produce different frequencies;
• participate in an interactive Peruvian song using indigenous instruments;
• learn how dolphins and bats use echolocation;
• predict and listen how sound echoes in the Grand Canyon and in the Great Pyramid of Giza!
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The kids perform a Chinese Dragon Dance with their rhythm instruments. |
Phil guides everyone through an enriching series of hands-on FOSS experiments and Exploratorium displays.
Then the students apply their knowledge by making rhythm and string instruments and joining together for an exciting concert featuring Dragon Dance Drumming from China!
* California Content Standards Math: Develop an understanding of the relationship between whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Science: Know that sound is a form of energy, which travels in waves through a medium, and can be measured in volume and frequency.Visual and Performing Arts: Listen to, describe, and perform music of various styles from diverse cultures.
ONLINE ACTIVITIES
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Science of Sound Activities |
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Hearing Fractions
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Thunderstorm Stopwatch |
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Hearing Subtraction |
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Frequency Listening |
