Exhibits
Wild Music: Sounds & Songs of Life
On Exhibit October 4, 2009 - January 3, 2010
From talking drums first used in Africa centuries ago to the tunes piped through our headphones today, music is a central part of our being, and it's a trait we share with all of nature. With Wild Music, explore sounds from the natural world, like bird songs, whale cries, and insect rasps. Discover what they have in common with our own compositions — both intended, as with a Mozart symphony, and incidental, as on a busy city street. This is a highly interactive exhibit that allows visitors to expand their understanding of what makes music.
Photo courtesy of the Association of Science-Technology Centers.
Wild Music: Sounds & Songs of Life is a production of the Science Museum of Minnesota, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and the Association of Science-Technology Centers. Major funding comes from the National Science Foundation, with additional support from Harman International Industries, Inc. and NEC Foundation of America.
| Format | Temporary Exhibit |
| Grades | K – 12 |
| Source/Publisher | n/a |
| Location | Stearns Hall — Museum of Science, Boston |
| Website | n/a |
| Educator Guide | Wild_Music_Guide.pdf |
| Related Links | Wild Music Member Preview Press Release |
Wild Music: Sounds & Songs of Life
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Primary Connections:
National Science Education Standards (1996)
(National)
- Science and Technology > Abilities to distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans (Grade: K – 4)
- Science and Technology > Abilities to distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans (Grade: K – 4)
- Science and Technology > Understandings about science and technology (Grade: 5 – 8)
- Physical Science > Properties of objects and materials (Grade: K – 4)
- Physical Science > Position and motion of objects (Grade: K – 4)
- Life Science > Structure and function in living systems (Grade: 5 – 8)
- History and Nature of Science > Science as a human endeavor (Grade: K – 4)
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Technology/Engineering > Engineering Design (Grade: 3 – 5)
- Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics) > Sound Energy (Grade: 3 – 5)
– View Concise Standard Connections
Primary Connections:
National Science Education Standards (1996)
(National)
- Science and Technology > Abilities to distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans (Grade: K – 4)
Some objects occur in nature; others have been designed and made by people to solve human problems and enhance the quality of life. - Science and Technology > Abilities to distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans (Grade: K – 4)
Objects can be categorized into two groups, natural and designed. - Science and Technology > Understandings about science and technology (Grade: 5 – 8)
Technological designs have constraints. Some constraints are unavoidable, for example, properties of materials, or effects of weather and friction; other constraints limit choices in the design, for example, environmental protection, human safety, and aesthetics. - Physical Science > Properties of objects and materials (Grade: K – 4)
Objects are made of one or more materials, such as paper, wood, and metal. Objects can be described by the properties of the materials from which they are made, and those properties can be used to separate or sort a group of objects or materials. - Physical Science > Position and motion of objects (Grade: K – 4)
Sound is produced by vibrating objects. The pitch of the sound can be varied by changing the rate of vibration. - Life Science > Structure and function in living systems (Grade: 5 – 8)
Living systems at all levels of organization demonstrate the complementary nature of structure and function. Important levels of organization for structure and function include cells, organs, tissues, organ systems, whole organisms, and ecosystems. - History and Nature of Science > Science as a human endeavor (Grade: K – 4)
Although men and women using scientific inquiry have learned much about the objects, events, and phenomena in nature, much more remains to be understood. Science will never be finished.
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Technology/Engineering > 2.4 Engineering Design (Grade: 3 – 5)
Compare natural systems with mechanical systems that are designed to serve similar purposes, e.g., a bird's wings as compared to an airplane's wings. - Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics) > 11 Sound Energy (Grade: 3 – 5)
Recognize that sound is produced by vibrating objects and requires a medium through which to travel. Relate the rate of vibration to the pitch of the sound.
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