Class on Tuesday, November 25

Today we started of class by answering any questions. Then we finished going over the reading guide since we ran out of time last Thursday. It was nice to go through the reading guide to clear up any questions I had. Now, I know what Dr. E. is looking for in answers and I can better complete my reading guide. After we went over that we did a fun lab that consisted of different sound activities. I think kids would LOVE this lab. It was so much fun!! We started off by doing the activity called "Tuning Fork" which allowed us to see how the tuning fork reacted in different situations. We stuck it in water, held it on a paper, and held the tuning fork next to a ping pong ball. It was fun to hear it and see what happens. Then, the next activity was called "Sounds Through Air." In this one, we held the tuning fork to our ears and then through a tube to determine the difference. We couldn't really tell a difference between the two, but it was still neat to experiment with different ways. The next lab was called "Sounds Through Water" but we did not get to this one, but with this one, you were supposed to tap your fingers together, then do it again while listening through a stethoscope. After that, you were supposed to tap your fingers underwater. Then you were supposed to tap your fingers underwater listening with the stethoscope underwater. You were supposed to notice the difference of the sound of tapping your fingers together. The last activity that we did complete was called, "The Waterphone." We were to take glass bottles that had water in them and line them up in order of pitch. This was fun because we got to discuss which one we thought would go where in the line-up. I think kids would love this!! I think they would love all of these activities--it was a great way to learn about sound. Overall, I thought today went very well and I enjoyed class!! Thursday we do not have class due to Thanksgiving and then next week, Tuesday and Thursday will both be work days for our final project! I hope everyone has a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!!