Tuning forks.
Bowls of water.
Rubber bands.
Empty tissue boxes.
Observation sheets.
Clipboards and pencils..Introduction (5 minutes):
Discuss the concept of sound vibrations and how they create sound.
Explain that they will be experimenting with sound vibrations using different materials.
Preparation (5 minutes):
Provide each student with a tuning fork, bowl of water, rubber band, and empty tissue box.
Explain how to use the observation sheet to record their findings.
Experiment (20 minutes):
Allow students to strike the tuning fork and place it in the water to see the vibrations.
Guide them in creating a simple rubber band guitar by stretching rubber bands around the tissue box and plucking them to feel the vibrations.
Encourage them to record their observations on the observation sheets.
Sharing and Discussion (10 minutes):
Allow students to share their findings with the class.
Discuss how the vibrations create sound and how different materials affect the sound.
Reinforce the relationship between vibrations and sound.
Reflection (5 minutes):
Ask students to share one new thing they learned about sound vibrations.
Reinforce the importance of understanding sound and vibrations in daily life.