Block That Noise!
Grade Range
6th-8th
Group Size
2-4 students
Active Time
2 hours
Total Time
2 hours
Area of Science
Mechanical Engineering
Key Concepts
Sound, waves, insulation, engineering design
Learning Objectives
- Explain that sound waves can be reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through different materials.
- Understand that some materials are better sound insulators than others.
- Apply the engineering design process to designing and building a sound-insulating device.
- Compare the test data from two competing solutions and determine which solution was better.
Credits
Ben Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
![]() OverviewDo your students ever wish they could block out an annoying noise or music they don't like? In this fun lesson plan, they will design sound-insulating containers and measure how well they work using Google's Science Journal app.NGSS AlignmentThis lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
Materials![]() Photo of common materials that can be used to create a sound insulating container: scissors, tape, zip top bags, cotton balls, paper towels, foam boards, sheets of cardboard, a plastic container, plastic bags, paper bags and a cardboard box.
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Grade Range
6th-8th
Group Size
2-4 students
Active Time
2 hours
Total Time
2 hours
Area of Science
Mechanical Engineering
Key Concepts
Sound, waves, insulation, engineering design
Credits
Ben Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
Learning Objectives
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