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Sound

This unit explains what sound is, how it travels, and some of the properties of sound, such as pitch and volume. It explores how ears hear and encourages students to take care of their ears.

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Identify Objects by Sound

String Telephones

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FOCUS Book Teacher's Guide | Projectable

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Seeing Sound
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Shhh!
high

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Debate Teacher's Guide Intermediate (3-6)

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Seeing Through Sound

The Power of Sound

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Acoustical Engineer; Musician; Audiologist

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Bug Sounds
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CDs: Sound From Light
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Cochlear Implants
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Elephant Sounds
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Elephant Sounds
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Elephant Sounds
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Measuring Sound
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Measuring Sound
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Measuring Sound
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Protecting Your Ears
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Protecting Your Ears
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Protecting Your Ears
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Using Echoes to See
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Using Echoes to See
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Whale Talk
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Whale Talk
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Sound Fiction Book Teacher's Guide

Nasty Neville and the Noise
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Nasty Neville and the Noise
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Sound

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