Science in Room 300 by Margaret https://padlet.com/margaretinseattle/science Students are learning all about the science of sound. en-us 2016-05-16 00:00:09 UTC 2026-03-15 04:17:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.storage.googleapis.com/portrait/announcement.jpg Letter to Families and Students margaretinseattle https://padlet.com/margaretinseattle/science/wish/110942856 Dear Families and Students, 

In this unit we will focus on the science of sound. We will perform experiments with sound. In these experiments we will make our own sounds with nails, rulers and string. Through exploration we will learn about the phenomena of sound and how it travels. 

Here are some fun, optional at-home learning activities to try together. I, Ms. Margaret, will be teaming with Ms. Delanda and leading science instruction in Room 300 from now until June 10th. Please feel free to contact me by phone, email or classroom visit. 

Thanks, 

Ms. Margaret

206 474 5604
margaretinseattle@gmail.com

]]> 2016-05-16 00:02:40 UTC https://padlet.com/margaretinseattle/science/wish/110942856 At-home Learning Activity Two margaretinseattle https://padlet.com/margaretinseattle/science/wish/110945954 Enjoy and discuss this video with your student to deepen their understanding that sound is caused by vibration. ]]> 2016-05-16 00:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/margaretinseattle/science/wish/110945954 At-home Learning Activity Three margaretinseattle https://padlet.com/margaretinseattle/science/wish/110946075 CHALLENGE: 
This activity requires adult supervision.
Make a tin-can telephone and explain how it works. 

Materials:
  • Two tin cans, tops removed
  • Duct tape
  • 1 Nail
  • 1 Hammer
  • String

Experiment:
  1. Turn both cans upside down and hammer the nail through the bottom of each can to make a hole in the center. 
  2. Cut a long length of string – up to 10 feet.
  3. Poke one end of the string through the bottom of one can, knotting it on the inside. Repeat with the other end of string in the other can.
  4. Instruct two people to each take a can and move apart until the string is tight.
  5. One person should put a can to their ear while the other talks directly into the other can. The sound will travel over the string. 
  6. Explain how the tin-can telephone works!
]]> 2016-05-16 00:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/margaretinseattle/science/wish/110946075 At-home Learning Activity One margaretinseattle https://padlet.com/margaretinseattle/science/wish/110946270 Practicing science vocabulary at home can help your student see the importance of science in the real world. ]]> 2016-05-16 00:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/margaretinseattle/science/wish/110946270 margaretinseattle https://padlet.com/margaretinseattle/science/wish/110946599 2016-05-16 00:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/margaretinseattle/science/wish/110946599