What Makes Sound?
True or False: Weather can make sound.
True!
True or False: Sound can't travel through solids and liquids.
False! Sound CAN travel through solids and liquids!
True or False: All sound is alike.
False! All sound is NOT alike.
What body part do people use to hear sounds?
Ears
Is this book fiction or non- fiction?
Non- fiction
According to page 4, where are sounds found?
Sounds are found all around us.
What is the boy doing in the picture on page 9?
He is using rubber bands and a box to feel vibrations.
The more air that vibrates, the _________ the volume.
A. Softer
B. Louder
C. Faster
B. Louder
How can you protect your ears from loud sound?
Covering your ears with your hands, wearing coverings on your ears, or moving away from the loud sounds.
Use the Table of Contents.
What page would you find the "Conclusion" on?
Page 15
Drums, bagpipes, stringed instruments, horns, bells, sirens, alarm clocks.
What does the word vibrates mean?
Moves back and forth very quickly.
What is a word that describes how high or low a sound is?
Pitch
What does the caption on page 14 say?
Protecting your ears from loud noises keeps them working well.
Use the glossary.
What page would you find the word "pluck" on?
The word "pluck" would be found on page 9.
According to the book, how do humans use sound?
Humans use sound to communicate. (Pg. 6)
What is vibrating air called?
Sound waves
According to the book, name a sound that has a high pitch.
Sirens
What vibrates in your ears when struck by sound waves?
Tiny bones in your ears.
What word from the glossary means "nice, enjoyable, or satisfying"?
Pleasant
According to the book, what is one way an animal uses sound?
Some animals use sound to defend themselves, attract a mate, or signal a warning.
What insect's wings vibrate like our vocal cords?
A bee's wings!
Math Minute!
It takes sound about five seconds to travel one mile.
How long would it take for a sound to travel 10 miles?
(______ seconds)
50 seconds.
Page 13 has a picture with labels.
What do we call this type of picture called in nonfiction texts?
A diagram.
What is this book mostly about? (Main Idea)
Sound is an important part of world for people and other animals.