Physical Science: Sound

SO

Outcomes
SO4.1
Explore natural and artificial sources of sound in the environment and how those sounds are detected by humans and animals.
SO4.2
Draw conclusions about the characteristics and physical properties of sound, including pitch and loudness, based on observation.
SO4.3
Assess personal, societal, and environmental impacts of sound-related technologies.
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Pearson Saskatchewan Science 4. Student Edition
Pearson Saskatchewan Science 4 is custom published for Saskatchewan and developed by a team of Saskatchewan teachers. Each unit starts with a list of "Big Ideas" that set the focus for the unit. A Big Idea then provides the title for each section in the unit. Throughout the unit, opportunities are provided for students to work together, communicate ideas, perform experiments and carry out library and Internet research. Key vocabulary is bolded throughout the unit and an explanation of each te...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $79.27
Record posted/updated: October 13, 2019
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Sound Technology
This video explains sound technology to children. Starting with a familiar item, recording a message for an answering machine, children will start to understand the concept of sound. They will also learn how computers add recorded sound to television programs. Students will discover how technology enables students with hearing disabilities to participate in the classroom.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $225.00
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
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Hands-on Science Grade 4: An Inquiry Approach (WNCP ed.)
This new edition contains easy-to-follow lesson plans that incorporate an inquiry-based approach to learning. The student-centred activities also include ideas for integrating Indigenous knowledge, multicultural connections and real-world applications into each lesson. The four units contained in the resource are: Habitats and Communities; Light; Sound and Rocks, Minerals, and Erosion.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $124.00
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
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Sound: Stop Faking It!: Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It
Sound is designed to help educators develop a deep understanding of the basics of sound, such as what causes sound, what sound waves are and how to describe sound waves. The book addresses how sound moves and how different substances affect the movement of sound. Specific topics include the Doppler effect, harmonic convergence, how the ear works and types of listening devices. Each chapter has two sections: Things to Do Before You Read the Science Stuff and The Science Stuff. The book includ...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $19.95 US
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
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What is Sound?
People experience sound every day. Animations illustrate the characteristics of sound, including intensity, loudness, pitch and frequency. Students will also learn how sound travels, uses of sound energy, the speed of sound and how we hear sounds.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $135.00
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
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Light and Sound
Light and sound can be difficult for children to understand. In this text, students will learn what light and sound are, how they are generated and how their eyes and ears work. There are some hands-on projects that will further student understanding of light and sound. At the bottom of each page is a highlighted term and a short definition. The book includes a table of contents and an index.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $7.99
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
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Learning About Sound
This video introduces students to: how sound is made, how sound travels, explains the terms pitch, volume and compression waves, how our ears detect sounds and the way our vocal cords work.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $95.00
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
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The Nature of Waves
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $135.00
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018