Music and Science

This is the second week in a three part series where we will be exploring cross curricular work between music and other disciplines. This week we will focus on Music and Science with a particular emphasis on the Science of Sound. Below you will find an asset series that explores several aspects of Sound and Waves as seen from the musician’s perspective. Physics topics such as waveforms, frequency, amplitude are discussed alongside biology topics like the anatomy of the ear. Perception issues are added to the mix to create a truly unique scientific learning experience that is right at home in the music classroom.

The classroom activities contained within a central presentation utilize various online learning tools to aid in student learning. These learning tools are reviewed in depth under the first tab below. The proceeding tab includes a copy of the asset series plan. Next, the central presentation and it’s accompanying formative checks are included. The following tab contains the worksheets that accompany the activities found in the presentation. The last tab includes a list of vetted materials that could be used to support science learning in the music classroom.

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