Lesson 37 of 84 · Data and Evidence
Experiment⭐ 30 XPSound: Pitch and Volume (Part 2)
Data and Evidence.
🎯 Your mission
Run the experiment. Find out what really happens.
⚡ The twist
Nature loves to surprise the careful watcher.
Mind = Blown
🔬 The more you look, the more nature shows you.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you start: write down what you think will happen, and why.
What You'll Learn
Sound waves have properties including amplitude (loudness), frequency (pitch), and wavelength. Higher frequency means higher pitch. Greater amplitude means louder sound.
Key Words
- criteria
- iteration
- wavelength
Materials Needed
- tape
- scissors
- straws
Safety First
- Adult supervision recommended.
- Do not taste any materials.
- Wear safety goggles when mixing liquids.
Steps
Study the diagram and label the parts you recognize.
Build a working anemometer using paper cups and straws. Calibrate it by counting rotations in a known wind speed.
Observe what happens and describe it in detail.
Record your observations in your science journal with measurements and descriptions.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Can sound travel through a vacuum?
Where you see this in real life
This shows up in your everyday life more than you'd think.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Try one experiment in real life this week — even a tiny one.
For the dinner table
“What's the most surprising thing you learned today?”
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