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Students discover how sound is made by animals and people. They will see, hear, and feel the effects of sound waves through interactive experiences that employ literature and hands-on activities.
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Vocabulary sound, vibration, communication, pitch
Lesson Objectives 1) Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of sound. 2) Discover that vibrations produce sound. 3) Identify that humans produce sound by passing air over their vocal cords.		National Science Education Standards Content Standard A- Science as Inquiry Content Standard B- Physical Science New York State Learning Standards Math, Science, Technology Standards 1, 4 English Language Arts Standards 1, 3, 4

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