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Foss Science Kit
Physics of Sound
Grade 3

Chronology: Bell Labs (student and teacher resource)
Time line of technologies pioneered at AT&T’s Bell Laboratories, beginning with the telephone in 1876 and continuing through 1993. Covers such innovations as electronic recording, sound motion pictures, transatlantic telephone services, stereo recording, transistors, the solar cell, and cellular phones.

How Speakers Work (student and teacher resource)
Find out how a speaker (or headphone) translates electrical signals and translates them back into physical vibrations to create sound waves that you can hear. Young students may need adult assistance.

I Know That: Science Lab You will need to click on the button for "Sound" and then click "Maybe Later" when asked to register.
This is a great site for activities, animations, simulations and other science topics to supplement sound.

Introduction to Flute Acoustics (teacher resource)
This website includes text and images showing the processes involved in making sound with a flute.

The Little Shop of Physics/Auditory Illusion (student and teacher resource)
The Little Shop of Physics includes a couple of interactive activities at its Shockwave link dealing with auditory illusions and finding out what happens when you mix different sounds.

PlayMusic.org (student and teacher resource)
The American Symphony Orchestra League presents this site that includes Shockwave games that explore different sections in the orchestra. You can also listen to several musical selections that feature different musical instruments.

Scientific American/Ask The Experts (student and teacher resource)
This site, maintained by Scientific American magazine, provides visitors with the opportunity to ask questions concerning specific phenomenon in science, mathematics, and technology. Scientific American then passes these queries on to experts in both academia and industry.

Tryscience.org Field Trips (student and teacher resource)
Use an interactive map of the world to find and explore a science and technology center or museum near you. You can also find online adventures and field trips, ideas for experiments at home, plus live webcams. TryScience.org is your gateway to experience the excitement of contemporary science and technology through on and offline interactivity with science and technology centers worldwide. TryScience is brought to you through a partnership between IBM Corporation, the New York Hall of Science (NYHOS), the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC), and science centers worldwide.

What Causes a Sonic Boom? (student and teacher resource)
Check out this How Stuff Works web page to find out what causes a sonic boom. Young students may require adult assistance.

Wonderwise: Women in Science Learning Series (student and teacher resource)
Introduces you to women who have made science their career. You can take several field trips, including space geology, African plant exploration, and urban ecology.