ERIC Number: EJ1187933
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Aug
Pages: 7
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8148
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Waves Sound Great!
Gunning, Amanda M.; Marrero, Meghan E.; Buonamano, Christina; Somers, Vita
Science and Children, v56 n1 p32-38 Aug 2018
Waves and sound are rooted in children's everyday experiences. This topic naturally extends to other topics, such as instruments and music, which children find very interesting. As children often see science as separate from their daily lives, it is important to help them make real-life connections. The unit begins with children's observations, allows children to apply their knowledge, and culminates in modeling how we use waves to communicate. This process allows students to use the "Next Generation Science Standards" science and engineering practice of Planning and Carrying Out Investigations. A science education professor, general education teacher, and special education teacher conducted this unit with a first-grade class and paced the learning activities throughout the course of a week. This article focuses on the first lesson, with brief explanations of the rest of the unit. Resources associated with this unit include the lesson plan, presentation slides, and student handout (see NSTA Connection).
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Units of Study, Standards, Grade 1, Special Education Teachers, College Faculty, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary School Students, Learning Activities, Lesson Plans, Acoustics
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: Grade 1
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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