Students are excited to be beginning our next science unit: Light & Sound. Students will use what they learn in this unit during our final science unit later on in the school year. During this unit students will learn that all products created by designers and engineers were created to meet a human need or want. One of the most basic of human needs is to communicate over a distance. In this module, students will investigate light and sound, including vibration from sound waves and the effect of different materials on the path of a beam of light. The students will use a design process to sketch, build, test, and reflect on a device that uses light or sound to communicate over a distance.
Students read about three fictional characters facing a similar design problem. Mylo, Suzie, and Angelina are lost and need to use only the materials in their backpacks to communicate using light or sound.
Look for some fun pictures on our Instagram account around our science work together in the coming weeks!
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