This is a quest to find factual information about sound waves, pitch and frequency. 

It covers the following Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks

Grades 3-5 Physical Sciences

Sound Energy

1.        Recognize that sound is produced by vibrating objects and requires a medium through which to travel. Relate the rate of vibration to the pitch of the sound.

·         Use tuning forks to demonstrate the relationship between vibration and sound.

·         Design and construct a telephone (prototype) using a variety of materials, e.g., paper cups, string, tin cans, and wire. Determine which prototype works best. Discuss possible reasons. (T/E 1.1, 1.2,  2.2, 2.3)