The music department is teaming up with the fourth grade science teachers to aid in an inclusive study on sound and vibrations. As a part of the unit, each 4th grade student is required to construct an instrument. Below you will find the requirements for the project and a helpful link with a series of ideas. Their instrument must be from "previously used" or found objects and must change pitch. Please e-mail me if you have any questions or concerns about this project.
Click here for ideas on making an instrument.
Click here for a printable copy of the homework assignment.
Name ___________________________ Homeroom Teacher ________________
Homework Assignment
- Find an item or items at home that you could use to make an instrument. Please use only materials that are “previously used” or found. Write possibilities below.
- Type a paragraph describing: 1. how you chose your materials, 2. How your instrument makes sound.
- Take a picture of your “found” instrument (If you are unable to take a picture, you may cut pictures of items from a magazine or use clip art). See other options below for turning in your project.
- Attach the picture to your typed paragraph
1. List a few possible found sounds from home. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. How did you choose your materials? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. How does your instrument work? How does it make sound? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Make sure you take a picture and insert it on your typed paper, or bring in your items. You may also choose to make a video. You may bring your video in on DVD, CD, jump drive, or SD card.
