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NGSS1-PS4-1NGSS-2013

Vibrations make sound; sound makes vibrations

NGSS·science·Grade 1·Bloom: Apply·Last verified: May 17, 2026

Plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound and that sound can make materials vibrate. Clarification: Examples of vibrating materials that make sound could include tuning forks and plucking a stretched string. Examples of how sound can make matter vibrate could include holding a piece of paper near a speaker making sound and holding an object near a vibrating tuning fork.

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Concepts covered (14)

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Exploring Sound Sources
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Conduct Simple Experiments With Materials
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Use Senses To Gather Information
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Describe Each Sense's Function
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Differentiate Between Senses
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Match Senses To Body Parts
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Identify Sensory Experiences
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Explore How Senses Help Us
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Recognize Sensory Limitations
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Identify Favorite Sensory Experiences
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Identify The Five Senses
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