Grade 4 Science - Sound Unit - Dawn Dust

Grade 4 Science - Sound Unit - Dawn Dust
I created a grade 4 science unit on sound. For the student’s final assessment, they got to make music by creating their own instruments. There were several components to this assessment. 

1. The students completed a plan which included what materials they needed, how their instrument was going to make sound and change pitch and volume.
2. Then they had to construct their instrument.
3. In a sharing circle, the students shared their information and how and why they made their instrument the way it was.
4. Have a class jam session!

This assessment allowed students to be creative (not one of the instruments were similar)! The students had to use their critical thinking and collaboration skills to construct instruments that made sound and could change pitch and volume. There was trial and error and students going to one another for help. This assessment allowed for triangulation through conferring, observing, and the final product. The various steps also allowed for differentiation as some students were strong with writing their responses and others preferred sharing their knowledge through speech and hands on! The class jam session allowed for a celebration of learning