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How do they make silly sounds in cartoons?
Lights & Sounds Unit | Lesson 1 of 6
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How do they make silly sounds in cartoons?

Lights & Sounds Unit | Lesson 1 of 6
Lesson narration:
English Spanish
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How`would`you`make
the`sound`of`rain?

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vibration


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a quick movement back and forth
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sound


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vibrations that you can usually hear with your ears
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rain


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water drops that fall from clouds
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storm


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weather that usually includes strong wind and rain or snow
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thunder


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a rumbling sound during a storm, often after a flash of lightning
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experiment


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a test used to discover new information about a question
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Lesson narration:
English Spanish

Grade 1

Light, Sound, & Communication

Sounds & Vibrations

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Activity Prep

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In this lesson, students investigate vibrations as a source of sound effects for movies. In the activity, Be a Sound Effects Artist, students use their hands and feet to create a "rainstorm," and then use rulers to create a “boing” sound for a cartoon bouncy ball.
Preview activity

I have a Mystery Pack

Rulers
30 rulers
Prep Instructions

Decide on a Thunder Master (optional)

During the rainstorm activity, you may want a way to make thunder. It’s fun to add the rumble and crash of thunder and is another visible demonstration of vibration creating sound. Watch this video to see how to use the optional items to make thunder.

If you decide to add thunder to your rainstorm, decide who will be the Thunder Master, the maker of thunder. We suggest you let this person experiment before class so that they can create a great thunder sound for your rainstorm.

Exploration

10 mins

Hands-On Activity

20 mins

Grade 1

Light, Sound, & Communication

Sounds & Vibrations

1-PS4-1

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