🔺 Investigate: How Sound Travels - Day 22

Investigate: How Sound Travels - Day 22

Introduction

Today we will continue to investigate sound waves.

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Because of the nature of sound, sound waves must travel through something. Scientists call this traveling through a “medium”. Sound can travel through air, water, and other solid materials. Watch the video below to see how a sound wave effects water.

Can you see evidence of the wave traveling through the medium?

 

 

Assignment IconActivity: Sound is A Wave (Activity 2)

Directions:

  • Grab your Science Journal and pencil.

  • Read the directions on the slide below

Your Task: In your Science Journal, draw a scientific diagram showing what you observed when watching the video. Label your drawing to show a vibration and sound waves. Then, write the question posed to you at the end of the video: If you were under water, would you HEAR the tuning fork? Answer the question and explain your reasoning using complete sentences.

 

Click "NEXT" to go the assignment page where you will turn in your answer and reasoning.

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