In this multidisciplinary lesson, first‑graders become young scientists‑musicians as they investigate how vibrations create the sounds we hear and make. Students will respond to the essential question, “How do sound and vibrations help us understand music?” solidifying connections among science, the arts, and daily life. This lesson guides student to dive into hands‑on inquiry: using Chrome Music Lab to “see” sound waves, tapping classroom objects to feel vibrations, and comparing instrument samples on two scaffolded worksheets.
In this multidisciplinary lesson, first‑graders become young scientists‑musicians as they investigate how vibrations create the sounds we hear and make. Students will respond to the essential question, “How do sound and vibrations help us understand music?” solidifying connections among science, the arts, and daily life. This lesson guides student to dive into hands‑on inquiry: using Chrome Music Lab to “see” sound waves, tapping classroom objects to feel vibrations, and comparing instrument samples on two scaffolded worksheets.
What's Included in This Lesson Plan:
A detailed STEAM lesson plan aligned with:
NGSS 1-PS4-1
National Core Arts Standard MU:Cn11.1.1
Link to a Slide Show
Two student worksheets:
A student-friendly vocabulary list
A single-point rubric for easy assessment
