Our writers recommended these independent websites as background information and content supplements for Sound lessons.
Hunkin's Experiments - Sound Experiments
http://www.hunkinsexperiments.com/
Lists experiments for resonance, more resonance, music, noise, paper noise. Kid friendly interface with direction in a cartoon format. Reading level most likely too high for 2nd grade, but fun site. Other non-sound science experiments available here.
Instrument Encyclopedia
http://www.si.umich.edu/chico/instrument/
Children can use it to learn more about instruments. This site has a link for teacher resources as well.
Science Museum of Minnesota: Sound Site
http://www.smm.org/sound/activity/handson.htm
This site has a list of hands on activities and brief explanations of the related principles. Not all activities may be appropriate for 2nd grade children.
Sounds of the World's Animals.
http://www.georgetown.edu/cball/animals/animals.html
This Website provides examples of the ways that animal sounds are depicted in a variety of different languages.
The Key Science Concept - Cause and Effect with Sound
http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/elemsci/g3fslb10.html
A unit outlined with objectives and activities. Primarily a teacher resource.
The Saturday Scientist - Sound Experiments
http://www.west.net/~science/sound.htm
A list of experiments for anyone to try that illustrate principles behind the science of sound. Has a little bit of background information - primarily for teachers or interested adults.
The Science of Sound - Hands on Technology
http://www.galaxy.net/~k12/sound/#exper
This is a series of experiments about sound and its application to animals, musical instruments and communications. This unit was designed for use in the second grade. Good site for teachers that just need more sound experiments for this age group.
The Soundry
http://library.thinkquest.org/19537/?tqskip1=1&tqtime=0117
"The Soundry is an exciting, interactive, and educational web site about sound. Covering everything from the most basic concepts of what sound actually is to the specifics of how humans perceive it, The Soundry aims to promote enthusiasm and knowledge of sound."
The Unmuseum - Experiment with Sound
http://unmuseum.mus.pa.us/exsound.htm
A single experiment that demonstrates sound as vibration. Easy to read, but probably more for older kids and adults.