Vibration Vibes Slides Lesson 1
VIBRATION
VIBES
The Science of Sound and Volume
What is
Sound?
Sound is made by Vibrations.
A vibration is a very fast back-and-forth movement.
It Shakes!
Let's Feel It!
Touch Your Throat
Say "AHHHH" loudly.
Do you feel the buzz?
Speaker Party
Touch a speaker while music plays.
Do you feel it shaking?
Volume
LOUD
Big Vibrations
Lots of energy!
QUIET
Small Vibrations
A little energy!
Lab Time!
It's your turn to be a sound scientist. Move to your first station and follow the picture guides!
1 Vibration
2 Volume
Vibration Lab Stations Vibration Lab Stations
Sound Lab: Station Instructions
Group Name ________________
1
The Dancing Rice
Steps
Put plastic wrap on the bowl.
Sprinkle rice on top.
Make a LOUD sound.
Draw the rice "dancing":
2
Rubber Band Snap
Steps
Pull back gently (Quiet).
Pull back hard (Loud).
Draw Quiet Snap:
Draw Loud Snap:
3
Tuning Fork Splash
Steps
1. Hit the fork on the pad.
2. Touch the tip to water.
3. Watch the splash!
Warning: Splashes!
Vibrations move the water.
Volume Sort Worksheet Volume Sort
Is it LOUD or is it QUIET?
NAME: ____________________
DATE: ____________________
LOUD
QUIET
Cut-Out Tiles
Garbage Truck
Whisper
Thunder
Mouse Squeak
Alarm Clock
Falling Leaf
Airplane
Snow Falling
Sound Seekers Slides Lesson 2
SOUND
SEEKERS
Where does sound come from?
Why do we have
TWO EARS?
1
To hear WHERE the sound is.
2
To hear HOW FAR it is.
Try it: Cover one ear. Is it harder to find your friend's voice?
Sound Sources
The Source is what is making the vibration.
A Dog
A Phone
The Wind
Sound Travels
Sound moves in ALL directions!
Echo Location!
Time to play the Echo Location Board Game. Roll the dice and find the sound source!
Echo Location Game Echo Location
The Sound Source Board Game
START
Barking Dog
Thunder
Beep Beep
Someone Talking
Super Listener! Move ahead 1
Loud Music
Whistling Wind
Doorbell
Morning Alarm
Silent Zone Lose a turn
Ringing Phone
Chirping Bird
Ocean Waves
Electric Buzz
Purring Cat
Cracking Fire
Train Whistle
FINISH
Sound Master Award
How to Play
1. Each player puts a marker on START.
2. Roll the dice and move your marker.
3. When you land, say the sound name and point to where it usually comes from!
4. First person to reach FINISH wins!
Source Explorer Choice Board Source Explorer
Visual Choice Board
People
Talking / Singing
Nature
Wind / Rain
Animals
Barking / Chirping
Machines
Cars / Fans
Tools
Banging / Cutting
Music
Drums / Piano
Point to the source of the sound you hear!
Frequency Fun Slides Lesson 3
FREQUENCY
FUN
High vs. Low Sounds
What is PITCH?
Pitch is how High or Low a sound is.
It depends on how fast the vibration is moving.
Frequency = Speed
High Pitch
Fast Vibrations
FAST WAVE PATTERN
Whistle
Mouse Squeak
Small Bell
Big Drum
Lion Roar
Thunder
Low Pitch
Slow Vibrations
SLOW WAVE PATTERN
Pitch Power Lab Stations Pitch Power Lab
Sound Lab: Pitch & Frequency
Group Name ________________
A
The Ruler Twang
1. Hold a ruler on the desk edge.
2. Pull it down and snap it!
3. Move it shorter. Snap again!
My Lab Observations:
Write or draw what you hear...
B
Bottle Organ
1. Blow across the empty bottle.
2. Blow across the full bottle.
My Lab Observations:
Write or draw what you hear...
Summary Notes
What was the coolest sound you made today?
Pitch Match Worksheet Pitch Match
Match the sound to its Pitch!
NAME: ____________________
HIGH PITCH
LOW PITCH
Cut and Match
Small Bell
Whistle
Mouse Squeak
Baby Cry
Big Truck
Bass Drum
Low Hum
Thunder
Sound Lab Teacher Guide Sound Lab Studio
Teacher Facilitation Guide
UNIT DURATION 4 DAYS
Unit Objectives
1
Identify that sound is caused by vibrations.
2
Distinguish between loud and quiet (volume).
3
Locate the source and direction of sounds.
4
Differentiate between high and low pitch.
Essential Skills Focus
This unit is adapted for students with diverse learning needs. Key features include:
High visual support (icons and images)
Hands-on "Doing" before "Writing"
Limited text density
Kinesthetic learning opportunities
Choice boards for alternative assessment
Supply List (Per Lesson)
Day 1: Vibration
• Tuning forks & water
• Rubber bands
• Bluetooth speaker
• Rice or salt
Day 2: Source
• Blindfolds/Eye masks
• Squeaky toys/Bells
• Game markers/dice
Day 3: Pitch
• Glass bottles (empty)
• Plastic rulers
• Water
Day 4: Master
• Sound Diary prints
• Clipboards
• Choice board tasks
Daily Pacing & Facilitation
Lesson 1: Vibration Vibes
60 MINS
Key Point: Vibration makes sound.
The Rice Dance
Put rice on a speaker. Watch the rice "dance" to the beat.
Humming Throat
Touch throat while humming. Feel the buzz!
Lesson 2: Sound Seekers
60 MINS
Key Point: Locate the source.
Marco Polo
Blindfolded student points to the sound source (claps).
Echo Location Game
Play the printable board game to identify sources.
Lesson 3: Frequency Fun
60 MINS
Key Point: High vs. Low Pitch.
The Desk Ruler
Twang a ruler on the desk to hear pitch change.
Bottle Organ
Blow across water bottles to explore frequency.
Lesson 4: Sound Master
60 MINS
Key Point: Review and Assessment.
Students use the
Sound Master Review Slides Final Stage
SOUND
MASTER
Unit Review and Exploration
Vibration
"No Vibration = No Sound!"
Remember the humming throat and the dancing rice!
How do we describe it?
Volume
Loud vs. Quiet
Pitch
High vs. Low
Sound Master Goal
Complete your Sound Diary as we walk through the school. Listen carefully to every vibration!
Look
Listen
Record
Sound Diary Worksheet Sound Diary
Field Observations
STUDENT: ____________________
Find 3 different sounds. Fill in the boxes below!
1
What made the sound?
Draw the source here
Volume (Circle one)
LOUD QUIET
Pitch (Circle one)
HIGH LOW
2
What made the sound?
Draw the source here
Volume (Circle one)
LOUD QUIET
Pitch (Circle one)
HIGH LOW
3
What made the sound?
Draw the source here
Volume (Circle one)
LOUD QUIET
Pitch (Circle one)
HIGH LOW
Sound Hero Choice Board Sound Hero Choice Board
Show What You Know!
Make Some Noise
Make a LOUD sound and a QUIET sound using objects.
Feel the Vibe
Find 2 things that vibrate. Show how they shake!
Pitch Perfect
Use your voice to make a high and low pitch sound.
Where is it?
Close your eyes. Point to where the teacher's bell is ringing.
Pick 2 to Finish!
