The Science of Sound Waves

In this one-time loud and fun class, students will learn how sound is produced by vibrations and explore the nature of sound waves.

40 total reviews for this teacher

10 reviews for this class

Completed by 32 learners

40 minutes

per class

Meets once

9-13

year olds

3-8

learners per class

per learner

How does a “One-Time” class work?

Meets once at a scheduled time

Live video chat, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Great for exploring new interests and different styles of teachers

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Available Times

Pacific Time

Thu Jun 2

Meet once (1 day)

Thursday
4pm - 4:40pm

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Description

Class Experience

Looking for a fun summer science class? Students will learn about the science of sound and how sound waves are produced. We will study how sound waves are produced by vibrations, explore how there are different ways to produce vibrations, and learn how sound waves are examples of compressional waves. The class will cover why sound waves can not travel in space and will also generally compare sound waves to light waves.  Students will observe or perform demonstrations and tricks that show the...

Bring as many of the materials as possible: a piece of computer paper, scissors, a wire coat hanger, string, a metal spoon, a balloon, a hex nut that fits in the balloon, a plastic cup (not thick plastic as you'll need to poke a hole it), string, paper towel, water, paper clip, pushpin. Some students may need assistance with some of the activities.

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

40 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Teacher

Dr. David Purvis

Elementary and Middle School Science Teacher Consultant

40 total reviews

47 completed classes

About Me

For over 25 years I have taught science in some context to elementary, middle, secondary, and college students. I have taught science education courses in a teacher education program and have even taught pre-K and Kindergarten science. I have...