Investigating Sound Levels

This lab helps students recognize that continuous sound is made by vibrating objects, and can be described using pitch and volume. Students will also explore continuous sounds with changing volumes.

Grade Level: Elementary

Subject: Elementary Science

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Featured Equipment

Elementary Science Extension Lab Station

Elementary Science Extension Lab Station

Includes the two complementary wireless sensors to the Elementary Science Starter Lab Station.

Elementary Science Starter Lab Station

Elementary Science Starter Lab Station

This Starter Lab Station includes the wireless sensors used to perform some of the key lab activities from the Essential Elementary Science Lab Manual.

Extension Cable

PASPORT Sensor Extension Cable

Allows an additional two-meter long extension on all PASPORT sensors.

Sound Level Sensor

PASPORT Sound Level Sensor

Measures true sound level in decibels (both dBA and dBC scales) and sound intensity. For use with PASPORT Interfaces.

Support

Many lab activities can be conducted with our Wireless, PASPORT, or even ScienceWorkshop sensors and equipment. For assistance with substituting compatible instruments, contact PASCO Technical Support. We're here to help.

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