I can explain that sound is made by vibrations.
I can identify and explore different sources of sound around me.
I can describe sounds as loud or quiet, and high or low.
I can investigate how sound travels, bounces, and can be absorbed.
I can use what I know about sound to create and test simple musical instruments.
This week, we have explored sound through hands-on science investigations! Students learned that sound is produced by vibrations and discovered how it can travel, reflect, and even be absorbed by different materials. They explored sound sources indoors and outdoors, tested loud and quiet sounds, compared high and low pitches, and experimented with how sound behaves through fun stations. Using stories, videos, and inquiry activities, students are building scientific vocabulary, asking great questions, and thinking like young scientists. We finished off our week by creating straw pan flutes. We are excited to learn a song on them next week.
Learning Intentions:
I can measure and compare length using metric units. (Grade 2)
I can estimate and check the size of objects using measurement tools.
I can explore and describe area and perimeter.
I can compare and measure capacity and volume.
I can use measurement skills to solve real-life problems.
The students continued exploring measurement through videos, songs, stories, hands-on activities and independent practice. They learned about perimeter and area and practiced estimating and measuring in cm, mm, and m. They even had fun measuring one another. The students explored capacity and volume by comparing how much different containers can hold. Towards the end of the week, the students applied their understanding of measurement to accurately measure the lengths of straws for their pan flute.
At Home Learning:
Literacy:
Just 5-10 minutes of play a day helps build vocabulary, sound awareness, and confidence in reading and writing! You could make silly alliteration sentences (same starting sound) together: “funny frogs flip fish fast” or add a sound word (onomatopoeia) to your sentences: “…with a SPLASH!”
Math:
Encourage your child to measure household objects with a ruler or tape measure, and to estimate before checking. They can also explore capacity by pouring water between cups and containers and discussing which holds more or less. Baking with your child is also a great way to practice measuring in real-life.
Science:
Go on a sound scavenger hunt and identify sounds you hear inside or outside.
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