Section outline

  • Sound Waves - Roshni's Physics E-PortfolioSound WavesWhat are the characteristics of Sound Waves?

    Context: Taking the Leap

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI 

    Learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING...to design and construct a musical instrument and use it for a musical performance .
    Success Criteria
    :
       I can/have:
    • demonstrate an understanding of pitch & acoustics
    • planned and constructed a simple musical instrument and recorded my observations of how it works.
    Do Now

    • Making a Kazoo based on instructions from the Youtube video
    • READ AND WATCH to make a Kazoo and popsicle stick harmonica. You will be doing this assigned groups
    • Reading in pairs: Sound the Waves  (Whale & Dolphin stranding in NZ )
    • Questions for discussions: 
      • How to whales & dolphins produce sound?
      • Why do Whales & Dolphins strand?
      • What is involved in rescuing dolphins & Whales
      • What are some Maori protocols around whale & dolphin stranding?
      • What is echolocation? Why & how to bats use this?=
    Choose one of these topic questions to create a poster - due Week 10

    Look up the books provided in the class. Plan and construct a simple musical instrument by Week 10

    • Resources and material will need to be planned as well.