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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Elijah Playing With Sound

In science today we have moved on into the realm of sound. It always feels good to move on into a new unit.


We discussed how sound must have matter to travel through. Robert Boyle discovered this when he extracted the air (matter) out of an enclosed space and tried to ring a bell. The result was he couldn't hear it ring unless it had air inside.


Elijah thought this was super cool.


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Eli did an experiment with a three-foot piece of string and a spoon. If you tie the string to the spoon and swing it until it bumps you can hear through the string (solid matter) and the second sound of the bell sound through the air (gas matter).


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Happy experimenting!

9 comments:

Phyllis said...

We have been having a lot of fun with sound lately, too! Hop on over an take a look. We will definately have to try your experiment, too!
-Phyllis

Heather the Mama Duk said...

I love moving on to new units, too. Have fun with that unit!

Rhonda said...

I remember Melanie doing this one. Thanks for bringing back the memories.

Sybille said...

Great experiment!

Unknown said...

It's always a joy coming here to see that animation of your kids...cool experimenting too!!! Your such a good Mama!!!Mica

Emily's Family said...

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Catherine Anne said...

LOVE this,,,, Great post!

jugglingpaynes said...

That is so very cool. I should try that with Sierra.

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~Jenn~ said...

Fantastic experiment!