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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Science — Grade 6

Goal 6: The learner will conduct investigations and examine models and devices to build an understanding of the characteristics of energy transfer and/or transformation.

Objective 6.03. Analyze sound as an example that vibrating materials generate waves that transfer energy.

  • Frequency.
  • Amplitude.
  • Loudness.
  • How sound travels through different material.
  • Form and function of the human ear.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Sound properties and careers in music
In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 3.8
This lesson for grade six uses a hands-on lab to help students understand key concepts in the properties of sound, and how they can be applied to careers in music.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Music Education and Science)
By April Galloway and Christine Scott.Edited by Julie McCann.