Posterous theme by Cory Watilo

Changing Sounds...Pitch vs. Volume

Today, 2nd graders discussed the differences between the pitch (how high or low a sound is) vs. volume (how loud or soft a sound is) of a sound.  Each student classified common sounds into categories based on their pitch and volume.  

Sound

Click on the link below to virtually change the pitch and volume of a guitar, a drum, and a bottle!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/physical_processes/changing_...

 

**Please start saving clean recyclables and found items that could be used to construct creative musical instruments.  Keep your eye out for a formal e-mail regarding the collection of items, and the invitation to come in and build with us during science time.