National and Nebraska Science Standards Planning Matrix for Sound

Unifying concepts and processes

Systems, order, and organization

Instrument as a system.

Sound as order by its properties that all sounds have the same.

Pitch is organized in music as scales.

Evidence, models, and explanations

Explain how the variables of sound affect the properties of sound.

Collect evidence of vibrations.

Change, constancy, and measurement

Change of sound by properties.

Measure sound by decibels...

Volume decreases as energy dissipates.

Constancy between the material and the sounds it makes.

Evolution and equilibrium

Vibrations are caused when materials are moving toward equilibrium.

Form and function

Form of musical instruments affects the sound or function.

Science as Inquiry

Inquire as to what are the properties of sound and what variables will affect their change.

Inquire how to build a musical instrument.

Physical Science

Sound properties

Life Science

Identify sounds in nature

Earth Science

Identify sounds earth materials make.

Technology

Create a musical instrument and explain its production and processes used to make it better.

Personal and Social

Individual will select and create their own instrument.

Safety with ears and loud noise

Groups will work together to play a musical selection.

Class will share what they learn and create.

History and Nature of Science

Science can be used to understand about sound.

Attitudes

I can learn about the world.

I have fun learning about the world.

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