Sound Shield
Students explore sound waves, pitch, and insulation by experimenting with electric bells, measuring devices, and soundproofing techniques—linking their findings to real-world recording studio designs.
- Primary School
In this hands-on STEAM project, students dive into the science of sound—how it’s produced, measured, and controlled. They begin by exploring basic concepts like pitch, volume, and wave travel and learn how sound reaches our ears through vibrations in the air. Students investigate different types of bells and examine how sound levels vary with distance. ProjoTech’s special kit (AcoustiX) allows them to gain experience using tools like a sound level meter and measuring tape to gather real data.
After understanding sound properties, students build a simple electric bell circuit and measure how loud the bell is from different distances. Then, they engineer a soundproof box to place the bell inside, remeasure the sound level, and analyze how well their box blocks noise. Their investigation connects directly to real-world applications like recording studio insulation, helping them understand how science solves everyday problems.
This engaging project strengthens scientific inquiry, measurement skills, basic circuitry, and engineering design thinking, all while giving students a sound experience they won’t forget!
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- Detailed Project Plan following the Engineering Design Cycle for a Primary School.
- Assessment Criteria for each stage with level descriptors.
- Aligned with American Standards and practices (NGSS, CCSS, & ISTE)
- AcoustiX kit with Instructional video.
- Access to the Basic ProjoTech App on any web browser.
- Digital Resources and worksheets are allocated to different tasks.
- Comprehensive Teacher Guide.
- List of required tools and devices in the school.
- Optional Skills & Standards Achievement features.
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