Sound
What is the name of the movement that creates sound?
Vibration
What do we call the energy that allows us to see things?
Light
What are two things you can describe about a sound?
Pitch and volume
Name a safe way to explore sound in class.
Ex. Listening to instruments.
What can you build to change how sound is made?
Answers may vary.
Ex. Simple musical instrument.
Can you name a source of sound that you can hear in your classroom?
Answers may vary.
Can you name a source of light that is natural?
The sun
What is a characteristic of light when it bounces off a surface?
Reflection
How can you investigate how light travels?
Answer may vary.
Ex. Using a flashlight.
How can a device like a prism help us with light?
It makes rainbows!
How does changing the vibration of an object affect the sound it makes?
It changes the pitch.
What happens to light when it hits a mirror?
Reflection
What are the ways sounds can travel?
Through air, water, and solids
What do you need to do to see how light is affected by objects?
Shining light on them.
What is a tool that reflects light?
What is the term for how loud or soft a sound is?
Volume
hat is the name of the colorful effect that happens when light passes through a prism?
Dispersion
What is it called when light bends as it goes through different materials?
Refraction
What is one method to observe how sound travels?
Answer may vary.
Ex. Tuning fork.
How can you create a device to change the pitch of sound?
Answers may vary.
Ex. Different lengths of rubber bands
Describe how you can safely explore making sounds with different objects.
By tapping, shaking, or rubbing them gently to see what sounds they make!
How can you change the path of light?
By using mirrors or prisms
How do natural objects like trees affect the sunlight?
They can block or diffuse the light.
How can you safely experiment with light and shadows?
Ex. Using your hand to block the light.
What device can help us investigate the absorption of sound?
A soundproof box