Exploring the Science of Sounds: 100 Musical Activities for Young Children

AWARD WINNER! Most preschool teachers have musical instruments in their classrooms, but may not realize they can use them for science explorations. Science, technology, engineering, arts, and math STEAM these explorations are crucial for laying a solid foundation for later learning. In this book, discover 100 activities that let children ages 3 6 explore the science of music and sound using materials easy to find for a preschool classroom. Children will use their bodies to create sounds, explore the relationship between size and pitch, investigate how tempo affects the way we listen to sounds, create musical instruments, and much more. From the drops of rainwater to the tinkling of wind chimes, the science of sound is all around. You will indulge young children s curiosity and engage them in scientific inquiry as they explore, listen, observe, experiment, think, and discuss different kinds of sounds and the tools for making them. Through playful activities, explore: Acoustics what is sound? Volume loud and soft Tempo fast and slow Timbre sound quality Pitch high and low Recipient of the 2017 Academics' Choice Smart Book Award and the 2018 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award, Kids Science Activity Books category
ASIN: 0876597312
VSKU: LFV.0876597312.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Abigail Flesch Connors
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book is in acceptable condition. May have shelf wear, edge wear, and spine wear, but a very readable copy. May not come with supplemental materials if applicable. Does not include original dustcover jacket. Possibly Ex Library Copy