National and Nebraska Science Standards Planning Matrix for Sound
Unifying concepts and processes |
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Systems, order, and organization |
Instrument as a system. Sound as order by its properties that all sounds have the same. Pitch is organized in music as scales. |
Evidence, models, and explanations |
Explain how the variables of sound affect the properties of sound. Collect evidence of vibrations. |
Change, constancy, and measurement |
Change of sound by properties. Measure sound by decibels... Volume decreases as energy dissipates. Constancy between the material and the sounds it makes. |
Evolution and equilibrium |
Vibrations are caused when materials are moving toward equilibrium. |
Form and function |
Form of musical instruments affects the sound or function. |
Science as Inquiry |
Inquire as to what are the properties of sound and what variables will affect their change. Inquire how to build a musical instrument. |
Physical Science |
Sound properties |
Life Science |
Identify sounds in nature |
Earth Science |
Identify sounds earth materials make. |
Technology |
Create a musical instrument and explain its production and processes used to make it better. |
Personal and Social |
Individual will select and create their own instrument. Safety with ears and loud noise Groups will work together to play a musical selection. Class will share what they learn and create. |
History and Nature of Science |
Science can be used to understand about sound. |
Attitudes |
I can learn about the world. I have fun learning about the world. |
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