Sound and Vibrations 1: Rubber Band Guitar
Grade Range
1st
Group Size
2 students
Active Time
30 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Area of Science
Physics
Key Concepts
Sound, vibration
Learning Objectives
- Understand that vibration causes sound
- Make a sound and identify what vibrates to cause the sound
Credits
Ben Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
![]() OverviewYoung students know that they can hear sounds, but do they know what causes sounds? In this lesson they will learn that sounds are caused by vibrations, and they will build a fun musical instrument of their own. In the Sound and Vibrations 2: Make Sprinkles Dance, students will learn that sounds can also cause vibrations. NGSS AlignmentThis lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
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Grade Range
1st
Group Size
2 students
Active Time
30 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Area of Science
Physics
Key Concepts
Sound, vibration
Credits
Ben Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
Learning Objectives
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