BPS Elementary Science Exemplars Project
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| Grade: | Three |
| Topic: | Characteristics of Sound |
| Instructional Materials: | Sound (STC) OR Physics of Sound (FOSS) |
| *Special Instructions: | None |
| MA LS (96 version): | Inquiry: Interpret
findings by relating one factor to another. Physical Science: Demonstrate that sound is produced by vibrating objects. Students find ways to alter properties of sound such as pitch. |
| MA LS (01 version): | Grade 3 – 5 Physical Science: Recognize that sound is produced by vibrating objects and requires a medium through which to travel. Relate the rate of vibration to the pitch of the sound. |
| BPS LS: | Pitch is a function of the frequency or rapidity if the vibration. |
| Technology Connection: | Student uses a Word template. (See the templates section.) |
*The teacher should encourage students to elaborate, give more than the minimum, and strive for a Level 4.
A student response correctly giving the minimum number of responses or details is a Level 3.
In order to achieve a Level 4, a student must go above and beyond what is asked. For example, the student gives more than the required minimum or makes additional connections.
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