How does tension affect sound pitch in 3rd grade sound energy lessons?

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The discussion centers on finding effective lessons for teaching 3rd graders about how tension affects the pitch of sounds, specifically in relation to sound energy. Participants suggest practical approaches, such as using wire and weights or creating rubber band guitars, to illustrate the concept of standing waves on a string. There's a focus on how tension influences wave propagation speed and frequency, which in turn affects pitch. However, some participants express confusion over the connection between 'energy' and 'pitch,' emphasizing the need for clarity in teaching these concepts to young students. The conversation highlights the importance of engaging and age-appropriate methods to convey the relationship between tension, pitch, and sound energy.
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Hi, I need lessons for sound energy-How tension affects the pitch of sounds for 3rd grade.
Thank you
 
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What is wrong with the lessons you have found so far?

The usual approach is practical... get some wire and some weights.
 
Mindy Ringkamp said:
Hi, I need lessons for sound energy-How tension affects the pitch of sounds for 3rd grade.
Thank you
Rather than looking into the topic of sound, you want to find material about standing waves on a string. The tension of the string affects how fast the waves can propagate, which in turn determines the frequency at which the standing waves vibrate.
 
How about some rubber band guitars?
Arts and crafts + physics (kinda)
 
Mindy Ringkamp said:
Hi, I need lessons for sound energy-How tension affects the pitch of sounds for 3rd grade.
Thank you

I don't see the relationship between 'energy' and 'pitch'. These are 3rd graders- I can understand exploring qualitative relationships between tension in a stretched string and oscillation frequency, but how are you discussing 'energy'?
 
I figured "sound energy" for the title of the curriculum unit being taught.
 

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