Intern Name: Alex Reiss

Topic/Title of Lesson: Creating Pitch with straws

Grade: 5
Length (time) of Lesson: 30 minutes
LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE
In this lesson…​ the students will use straws, that are cut to different sizes, to create
Overview different pitches

Standard(s) of 4-PS4.A.2 Waves of the same type can differ in amplitude (height of the wave) and
Learning wavelength (spacing between wave peaks)
Students will be able to…
● Effectively be able to create a straw that makes a pitch
Objectives ● Gain a greater understanding and concept of pitch
● Correctly answer discussion questions

I can… comprehend the background reading on pitch to gain a better understanding

Learning Target of what pitch is and how it works, before cutting a straw to effectively create my
own pitch.
Prior Knowledge ● A general understanding of pitch and wavelengths
Required
● Pitch
● Wavelength
● Molecules
Key Vocabulary or ● Compression
Concepts ● Frequencies
● Density
● Rarefactions

● Worksheets (​background reading​, ​discussion questions​, and ​handout​)

● Straw
Materials ● Scissors
● Pencil
● Good Afternoon!
● Asking what the kids know about pitch
○ Calling on a couple of students while passing out worksheets or
Introduction/ writing the KEY INFO that the students say on the board
Hook ● Read aloud the background info to the students while having it on the
mainboard and explaining words such as frequency, molecules, and
rarefactions if need be.
 ● Pass out worksheet with or have these written on the board
1. Bite down on one end of the straw to make it flat.
2. Cut the flattened end to make a V shape.
3. Open the flattened part of the straw a little.
Instructional 4. Put the V in your mouth and blow.
Activities ● Read these instructions aloud while adding more explanation where needed
and giving an example

Accommodations ● No accommodations are needed for this activity

● Completion of discussion questions aloud
○ Ask the questions to the group
Closure Activity ○ Allow them to talk among their groups then discuss as a class
○ Answer any other questions

Assessments N/A
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/phy03.sci.phys.howmove.zkazoo/pitch-
Resources straw-kazoo/support-materials/