By Ted Beyer
There are certain days in history that pretty much anyone who was alive at the time can remember as though it was yesterday. Times of trial and triumph. Heart-wrenching times like September 11th, or the day Kennedy was shot, or the Challenger. And then there is the day that we landed on the Moon.
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Posted by Natalie Carnazza
Want to get your students revved up over the science of sound? This area of science has so much to explore, with more advances every day. Enjoy this collection of news related to recent discoveries about sound and waves.
If you find an interesting article on this subject, please share it with us in the comments below!
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
Most of us know what a sound is… but what’s the science behind it? And what can you do with sound (besides listen to it)? Plenty! We’ve selected some fascinating videos that explore the science of sound and waves. One of the most fascinating things about these videos is that they demonstrate how many unexpected ways we use sound—in our daily lives, in the lab, and beyond.
If you’ve enjoyed other videos on this topic, please share them with us!
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
Teaching about sound is so much fun! 
It’s a concept that even the youngest learners can understand.
There are so many ways to introduce the topic—from waves and amplitude to sonic booms or quantum physics! Below you will find one of our favorite introductory lessons. Use it with students of any age to present the idea that sound is, essentially, a result of air molecules vibrating.
If you come across any lessons you’d like to share, please leave us a comment below!
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
If a tree falls in a forest and there’s no one to hear it, will it still make a sound? This is an old question, but what’s the answer? Sound can be a difficult concept to portray because the waves cannot easily be seen or touched. What is sound, and why do we care about it? There is plenty of vocabulary associated with sound waves, including frequency, amplitude, longitudinal waves, transverse waves… the list goes on. So how do you introduce and teach this topic? We scoured the Internet for great ideas. Hope you enjoy them!
If you have other ideas or websites you’d like to share, please write to us in the Comments section below. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
