A+Sound+Webquest


 * Introduction ** Sound waves and how they travel play an important part in our lives. Sound waves can be used to crush kidney stones and to help us see a developing baby. Some animals make use of echolocation, while fisherman use fish finders to locate the fish for their next meal. Sound waves provide us with the sonar that helps to forecast the weather. Sound waves are important in our daily lives. Understanding the sound wave and how it travels will enable us to better appreciate many of the devices that make use of sound waves.

Remeber the lab you did with the slinky? Sound waves are longitudinal waves and they require a medium through which to travel. This means they must travel through a solid, liquid or gas.
 * Your Task**

Please choose on of the following topics to research and prepare a concept map, Power Point slide show or poster to summarize what you have learned. Organize your concept map in such a way that the information you present is readily understood. Be prepared to share your project with the other members of your class.

** Process ** Using the internet and resources provided, find out as much as you can about sound waves and your topic of choice. Record this information on the sheets provided. Include the name of the concept as well as a brief description of this concept. Information or examples that you find interesting need to be included as well. The concept map that you create will be shared with your classmates. The assessment for this project will be based on your research and the concept map you create.
 * **Doppler Shift** || **Echolocation** || **Ultrasound** ||
 * **Loudness and Decibels** || **Open Pipe Resonation** || **Closed Pipe Resonation** ||
 * **Overtones** || **Harmonics** || **Vibrating Strings** ||
 * **How We Hear Sounds** || **Properties of Sound Waves** || **Sonic Booms** ||
 * **Wave Speed** || **Doppler Radar** || **Production of Sound** ||
 * **Pitch** || **Quality of Sound** || **Beats** ||

The Physics of Sound** [|Sonic Boom Basics**] [|The Doppler Effect**] Vocal Vowels** Characteristics of Sound** Sound Examples** Harmonics and Strings** The Orchestra** Science of Sound**

If you do an internet search and are unsure of the content please check with your teacher.

Don't forget to include definitions of all terms that you use Add color/pictures Share examples that you learn about
 * Tips**


 * Adapted from:** [|**http://www.springs.k12.wi.us/sound.html**]