STEM: The Science of Sound is All Around (3rd-5th grade)

Frequency, pitch (mosquito frequency)
Decibels, volume (protect your ears)
Timbre, tone (how you know it's your mama calling your name)
Noise vs. music (turn down that noise!)

The science of sound is all around us. Learning to connect the common language of music with scientific language allows students to expand and deepen their understanding of both subjects. Musical vocabulary allows us to speak in terms of qualitative data. Science terms are used to measures these same concepts. This introduction to the connections between science and sound will explore their connections. The residency will include technology (Garage Band).

Standards Addressed: Differentiate between qualitative (descriptive) data and quantitative (numerical, measurable) data in an investigation(decibels, volume, timbre).

Monday through Friday

Artist: Aaron Fowler

Thank you very much for working with our students this year. As a talented and very approachable adult, you made a positive and lasting impression. You adapted lessons quickly to match learning and emotional abilities. Lessons were fun and full of lighthearted, no pressure, laughter and direction. The kids have left this year with a sense of "I CAN."
D. Miner, Sowers Alternative High School, Wichita

We are repeat customers and hope to always be. Songs are catchy and entertaining. I connect with the artist and want to hang out on the porch and jam all summer long. The program provides a mix of entertainment and learning. The hope is that more information is retained because it is presented in such a terrific way. Again the artist is amazing at spontaneously changing during the performance and interacting closely with a small group audience.
S. Bates, Anderson Elementary, Wichita

Aaron was excellent in connecting with students and staff. He has an incredible way of reaching out to audiences, feeding them pertinent information.

G. Cravens, Chisholm Life Skills Center

Aaron's professionalism brought out the best in the students. His experience helped the students gain confidence from the residency.

R. Valdez, 11th grade, Heights High School, Wichita

He was great! He had the 2nd graders mesmerized. Everyone was singing along.

N. Squire, Art Instructor, Beech Elementary, Wichita

He totally captivated the kids of all ages within seconds of beginning. He encouraged participation from all students. Awesome JOB!
T. Belcher, Linwood Elementary, Wichita