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*Sound Waves (Mini-Lesson) A shortened version of the Sound and Resonance lesson. GLE 0707.11.6: Investigate the and fundamental properties of waves PS CLE 3202.2.2 Explore and explain the nature of sound and light energy None PS4.A Wave Properties *Sound and Resonance Goal: To introduce students to tuning forks, resonance, and the speed of sound. Abstract: Students perform experiments to discover the relationship between the frequency of a tuning fork and the length of a tube that it will resonate with. GLE 0707.11.6: Investigate the and fundamental properties of waves PS CLE 3202.2.2 Explore and explain the nature of sound and light energy None PS4.A Wave Properties Sound and Vibrations Goal: To use hands-on activities to investigate the properties of sound as it moves through air and different types of solids. Abstract: Students use a variety of materials to investigate vibrations. GLE 0707.11.6: Investigate the types and fundamental properties of waves PS CLE 3202.2.2 Explore and explain the nature of sound and light energy None PS4.A Wave Properties Stratigraphy Goal: To teach students the how to determine the relative ages of sedimentary rock layers. Students will create a geological column which includes fossils and an igneous layer. Abstract: Students are introduced to the concepts of relative dating and absolute dating. Index fossils are used and the Principle of Faunal Succession is explained. The Law of Original Continuity is explained and used to correlate continuous layers. Students correlate 3 short stratigraphic columns. GLE 0807.5.6: Investigate fossils in sedimentary rock layers to gather evidence of changing life SPI 0807.5.5: Compare fossils found in sedimentary rock to determine their relative age ESS1.C The History of Planet Earth Stream Pollution Goal: To learn how pollution runoff can cause a fish kill by affecting the pH of different locations on a model river. Abstract: Students look at a 3-D model of a town and its surrounding country and coordinate their map with the model so that they understand where everything is on the model. A fish-kill has occurred in the stream and the students use their knowledge of run-off, pH and pollution to Embedded Inquiry for all grades Embedded Inquiry for all grades ESS3.C Human Impacts on Earth Systems
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