A Little Drop in the Bucket

Could you hear a piece of paper if it were dropped into a cup? How small would the paper need to be for you to not hear it anymore? This quick and simple activity produces some amazing results!

Standards

Idea Sheets are cross-referenced to subjects listed in the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and California Content Standards.

Categories include:
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese
  • Life Science
  • Physical Science
  • Grades K-2
  • Grades 3-5
  • Grades 6-8
  • Science
  • Translated
Tags: Waves, Information Processing, Structure & Function, Sound
Grades covered: Grades K–8
Topics: Sound, Energy, Body Structures & System

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