About the Project
Listening to Waves is an innovative educational initiative that merges the exploration of sound with the principles of science. Through interactive web applications and hands-on activities, the project empowers students and educators to delve into the physics of sound and music. By engaging with tools like oscilloscopes, signal generators, and spectrograms, learners can visualize and manipulate sound waves, fostering a deeper understanding of their properties and behaviors. Developed by a team at the University of California, San Diego, Listening to Waves aims to inspire curiosity and enhance scientific literacy by making complex concepts accessible and engaging for all.
Unit Overview
Explore a 10-lesson unit where students investigate sound and waves through real-world data, hands-on activities, and interactive tools like oscilloscopes and spectrograms. Designed to support sensemaking and data analysis, the unit connects physical science concepts to music, biology, and everyday experiences.
Sound Exploration
Explore interactive tools that bring sound to life. Use an oscilloscope to visualize sound waves, a signal generator to create tones, a spectrogram to see sound frequencies, and other apps to experiment with how sound works.
Tutorials
Discover how sound works through hands-on tutorials and interactive activities. Learn how to use tools like oscilloscopes and spectrograms to visualize, create, and analyze sound.