This lesson plan includes 4 science experiments for learning about sound. This lesson plan can be used with one child or a group and is appropriate for an all-ages introduction to the concepts of sound.

This hands-on lesson plan should take approximately 60-90 minutes to complete.

Included in this printable lesson plan:

• Discussion points
• Experiment: Sound Movement
• Experiment: Balloon Sound Amplifier
• Experiment: Paper Cups Phone
• Experiment: Make a Drum
• Printable lined journal/notebooking page
• Printable journal/notebooking page for illustrating

Materials Needed:

• Small plastic cup
• Large bowl
• Plastic wrap
• Uncooked rice
• Cookie sheet or metal pan
• Metal spoon
• 2 or 3 balloons (not inflated)
• 2 Paper cups
• String

Recommended Books:

• Chew, Chew, Gulp! by Lauren Tompson and Jarret J. Krosocka
  • For ages 3-5 years
• Locomotive by Brian Floca
  • For ages 3-10 years
• For older students, review any chapters on sound in your current science text books