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Sound Using a STEM based approach in the Montessori classroom

Introducing a new set of materials to implement physical science in the lower elementary classroom.

STEM - Sound

This is an open ended project based, inquiry approach on the study of sound and vibration.

Designed to keep Montessori updated with current educational implementation of science, technology, and engineering.

Current and relevant projects allow you to meet NGSS Standards

Aligned to Next Generation Science Standards

Understanding the behaviors and sources of sound waves

As with all of our modules in this series, it includes teacher's notes with introductory presentations and background information to give teachers the knowledge and confidence to present the materials and projects.

Included are explorations in the following areas:

  • NGSS and CC Standards
  • STEM and Montessori
  • Terms and Etymology for the Study of Sound
  • Historical Figures
  • Properties of Sound
  • Sound and Vibration
  • Sound Effects
  • Surround Sound
  • Covert Communication
  • Ringing in My Ears
  • Echoes
  • Traveling Sound
  • String Telephone
  • Vibration Detector
  • Sound Waves
  • String Instruments
  • In Tune
  • Appendix
Beautifully designed experiment cards along with a complete teacher's manual make the implementation easy.

With an open ended inquiry approach the children are presented with opportunities to have in-depth conversations based on a spiraled set of explorations.

A STEM approach

Credits:

Created with images by Mathew Schwartz - "Windmill in Korea" • Jason Blackeye - "untitled image" • ZenJoe - "skateboard jump skateboarder" • carlswain - "waterfall blurred rainbow" • lamdogjunkie - "Lights" • Josh Boot - "untitled image" • TheChristianAlert.org - "lights"

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