Saturday, January 28, 2017

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL students study sound waves

During the week of January 23, Mrs. Proudlock's and Mrs. Woolford's seventh-grade science classes at West Middle School have been studying sound waves. 

Their classes conducted a five-station lab on how sound travels. This engaging hands-on activity allowed students to experience many principles of sound wave behavior. Students learned that sound waves need a medium, such as a solid, gas or liquid to travel through. 

Sound is composed of vibrations carried by waves. Sound travels faster and can be heard louder when traveling through a solid rather than a gas.

This investigation by the students was important. Working cooperatively in groups, students practice clear observation skills. The lab also required communicating with one another and to politely disagree if necessary.


Employing the scientific method by hypothesizing and drawing conclusions are vital skills in and out of the classroom. Teachers appreciated the many positive comments that could be heard by the students during this lab.





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