Light & Sound

Humans depend on light and sound to learn about the world around them through the senses of sight and hearing. Light and sound come from energy moving in waves, but their properties are different. Understand these properties with hands-on investigations and devices that enable us to communicate with each other.

The Light & Sound Pathway presents a K-8 curriculum that touches on a variety of topics including physical science and experimentation.

Please Note: Check with a Guest Services staff member to find out if a live presentation related to Light and Sound is scheduled for the day of your visit.

Download:

In-Class
Activity Packet PDF
The In-Class packet is written for you, the teacher. It includes pre- and post- visit activities along with background information to prepare students before their trip to the Science Center and follow-up after they return to school. A listing of California Science Content Standards satisfied by the activities can be found here.

In-the-Science Center
Activity Packet PDF
The In-the-Science Center packet includes activities to be done during the field trip to the Air and Space Gallery. The sheets are written so that chaperones can facilitate the field trip with small groups of students.

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