EDTL 302 Lesson Plan
Name: Stacey Sternad Grade: 5th Grade
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 Subject: Science
Teacher’s Initials: _____________ Date: _________
I. A. Instructional Goals
-The lesson will allow the students to have a better understanding of
amplitude, frequency, and wavelength among different pitches of sound
using technology software and musical instruments.
B. Rationale
-I am teaching this lesson not only because it is important for students to
know concerning Ohio’s Grade Level Indicators, but it also integrates
technology and music into a science lesson.
-I am teaching the lesson in this way because it allows for the student to
visually see how wavelengths differ based on dynamics (loud and soft)
and pitches (high and low).
II. Objectives
The students will be able to:
1.) Use a computer software program to compare wavelength, frequency,
and amplitude among different pitches and dynamics of sound.
2.) Efficiently and effectively cooperate in groups while working on the
computers.
3.) Illustrate a sound wave and label the amplitude and wavelength of
different sounds.
4.) Explain how changing the rate of vibration can vary the pitch of a
sound.
5.) Select and distinguish sounds that are high and low in pitch.
III. Total Time of Lesson: 45-50 minutes
IV. Resources and Materials
• 4-6 computers with sound cards (have students work in groups of 4 or 5)
• Computer Microphones for each computer
• Audacity software program (can download from internet at
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
• MIDI Electronic Keyboard
• Drum
• String Bass
• Whistle
• Tuba
• Tuning Forks
• Lab handout, paper, pencil
