🔺 Investigate: Production of Sound - Day 19

Investigate: Production of Sound - Day 19

Introduction: Instrument Inspiration

In previous lessons, you learned that a sound is produced when something vibrates. We saw evidence of this with our vocal cords and with several musical instruments.

Now it’s time to show what you know. You will be using your creative ideas AND your scientific understanding to design an instrument.

In this lesson, you will watch a video for inspiration and begin to plan a design for your original instrument.

Watch This! Percussion Party

Assignment IconActivity: Instrument Inspiration: Design Plan

Directions:

  • Grab your Science Journal and pencil.

  • Go on a supplies scavenger hunt throughout your home to find household items that could be used to build an instrument that vibrates to produce a sound.

  • Experiment with several different materials to determine what vibrations produce sounds you like.

  • Draw a clearly labeled prototype sketch in your Science Journal, showing how you will use the materials you have decided to use in your design.

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