Visual Sound: Visualizing Waves with Light and Vibration
by Aaron Whiting
In this STEAM-integrated lesson, students explore how sound travels in waves by building a laser-based oscilloscope using a vibrating surface and mirror. They visually capture sound vibrations by reflecting a laser onto a wall and create visual representations of sound waves. Finally students will analyze the wave patterns.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1v5my3i6dItGyTgaQuQi4iQl09zmXV9NG_7ZM1as…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance Technology 1. Empowered Learner 3. Knowledge Constructor 6. Creative Communicator Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S6: Apply Communications to Engineering
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