Science
Ready for your test? Let's see....
What do these words mean?
decibels, vibrations, transmit, energy, amplitude, volume, sound waves, frequency, absorb, Hertz, echo, source, echolocation, pitch, observationsHow might the amount of water in a bottle change the pitch of the sound when you blow across the opening? WHY? Hint... think of the vibrations of long versus short elastics!
How does sound travel?
Using a picture and words describe what three things can happen when sound hits an object.
How does the speed of sound change when it travels through different materials (solid, liquid, gas)? Why?
How do we hear a sound (pathway through the ear)?
Could you hear a meteor crashing on the moon from space? Why or why not?
How does a bat navigate and find food at night using echolocation?
What can you do to protect your ears from loud sounds?
How can you change the sound of an elastic (volume and pitch)?
A good site for some review games. Look at the topics and try to play the games with different topics.
http://www.2learn.ca/kids/listSciG3.aspx?Type=44
Happy Victoria Day!
History of Victoria Day
Victoria Day was first celebrated as the birthday of Queen Victoria of United Kingdom. She was born on May 24, 1819. Queen Victoria ruled from 1837 to 1901. When she became queen she was only 18 years old.
It was during Queen Victoria's reign that Canada began to celebrate the monarch's birthday. The 24th of May became an official holiday in 1845. In 1952 the day was moved to the Monday preceding May 25th.
Fun Facts About Victoria Day
- In much of Canada the day is known as May two-four. The long weekend is often called May Long.
- Queen Victoria married her first cousin Prince Albert. They had 9 children and 34 grandchildren.
- It is said that Queen Victoria started the trend of women getting married in white wedding dresses.
- The birthday of King Edward was celebrated on Victoria Day even though he was born on November 9.
- Canada is the only country that celebrates this day.
