Don't string your class along! Physics scholars discover the fascinating forces behind the music of stringed instruments using an interactive. From a series covering sounds and waves, the interactive asks users to identify nodes and antinodes and complete calculations using string length and frequency.

Concepts

string instruments, wave crests, frequency, wavelength, length, patterns, sound waves, sound vibrations

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite a student or fellow teacher that plays guitar or another string instrument to class for an up-close harmonics lesson
• Do a formative check after learners complete each level to make sure they're on track
  

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils must complete the beginner level interactive before proceeding to the other levels
  

Pros

• The resource gradually builds toward mastery of standing wave terminology and calculations
• Great related resources help you take learning further
  

Cons

• None