Plan
Project Activities
Days 1–40
Day 1
Project Introduction and Sound Walk
Activity
Project Introduction and Essential Question
Activity
Project Kickoff
Activity
Cymatics Demonstration
Activity
Cymatics Demonstration
Activity
Discussion and Reflection
Activity
Day 2
Sound Exploration Workshop
Activity
Visualizing Sound with Cymatics
Activity
Introduction to Wave Basics
Activity
Sound Journal Setup
Activity
Sound Journal Setup
Activity
Sound Journal Reflection
Activity
Artistic Expression Workshop
Activity
Day 3
Exploring Wave Properties
Activity
Introduction to Wave Physics
Activity
Music and Sound Exploration
Activity
Local Musician Guest Talk
Activity
Peer Discussion on Sound Waves
Activity
Collaborative Discussion
Activity
Group Reflection and Q&A
Activity
Day 4
Introduction to Fourier Analysis
Activity
Wave Model Building
Activity
Art and Sound Integration
Activity
Music and Physics Connection
Activity
Collaborative Art Project
Activity
Peer Feedback Session
Activity
Day 5
Sound and Emotion Exploration
Activity
Wave Interaction Exploration
Activity
Reflection and Sharing
Activity
Interactive Sound Lab
Activity
Planning Interactive Sound Project
Activity
Reflective Self-Assessment
Activity
Reflection and Goal Setting
Activity
Day 6
Sound Wave Exploration
Activity
Exploring Sound Properties
Activity
Introduction to Sound Waves
Activity
Sound Journal Reflection
Activity
Wave Simulation Activity
Activity
Introduction to Sound Wave Art
Activity
Day 7
Cymatics Creation
Activity
Artistic Sound Wave Creation
Activity
Cymatics Exploration
Activity
Reflection and Discussion
Activity
Peer Collaboration
Activity
Reflection and Feedback
Activity
Day 8
Sound Wave Applications
Activity
Fourier Analysis Introduction
Activity
Introduction to Wave Interactions
Activity
Fourier Analysis Application
Activity
Guest Speaker: Sound Engineer
Activity
Sound Journal Entry
Activity
Day 9
Music and Wave Physics
Activity
Interactive Sound Lab: Sound Interference
Activity
Standing Waves Workshop
Activity
Reflection and Discussion
Activity
Community Partner Session
Activity
Connect Art and Science
Activity
Sound Journal Goal Setting
Activity
Day 10
Sound Installation Brainstorm
Activity
Wave Interference Exploration
Activity
Group Project Planning
Activity
Reflection and Feedback Session
Activity
Creative Brainstorming Session
Activity
Weekly Reflection and Sharing
Activity
Day 11
Sound Wave Behavior Exploration
Activity
Fourier Analysis Deep Dive
Activity
Wave Interaction Exploration
Activity
Reflection and Peer Discussion
Activity
Sound Journal Reflection
Activity
Cymatics Art Workshop
Activity
Day 12
Introduction to Doppler Effect
Activity
Guest Speaker Session
Activity
Standing Waves Exploration
Activity
Q&A and Reflection
Activity
Connection to Music
Activity
Interactive Simulation
Activity
Day 13
Guest Lecture with Local Music Technologist
Activity
Constructing Sound Models
Activity
Wave Interference Lab
Activity
Reflection and Application
Activity
Peer Sharing and Feedback
Activity
Peer Sharing Session
Activity
Day 14
Community Partner Workshop
Activity
Field Trip Preparation
Activity
Wave Physics in Technology
Activity
Reflection and Feedback Incorporation
Activity
Interactive Sound Installation Planning
Activity
Continued Sound Installation Development
Activity
Day 15
Wave and Art Integration Workshop
Activity
Collaborative Design Session
Activity
Interactive Installation Planning
Activity
Reflection and Goal Setting
Activity
Sound Journal Check-In
Activity
Day 16
Advanced Wave Interactions
Activity
Fourier Analysis Deep Dive
Activity
Wave Physics Exploration
Activity
Sound Journal Entry
Activity
Sound Journal Reflection
Activity
Sound Wave Art Connection
Activity
Day 17
Collaborative Art and Music Workshop
Activity
Standing Waves Exploration
Activity
Interactive Installation Planning
Activity
Peer Feedback Exchange
Activity
Interactive Discussion with Musicians
Activity
Day 18
Wave Interference Lab
Activity
Peer Feedback Session
Activity
Field Trip Preparation
Activity
Design Revision
Activity
Interactive Sound Installation Design
Activity
Peer Review Session
Activity
Day 19
Field Trip to Music Studio/Technology Center
Activity
Creating Sound Art
Activity
Guest Artist Workshop
Activity
Sound and Art Integration
Activity
Sound Journal Reflection
Activity
Day 20
Field Trip Reflection
Activity
Community Feedback Session
Activity
Prototype Development
Activity
Project Goals and Milestones
Activity
Revision and Planning
Activity
Day 21
Sound Wave Art Creation
Activity
Interactive Sound Installation Design
Activity
Instrument Construction Workshop
Activity
Prototype Building
Activity
Peer Feedback Session
Activity
Day 22
Instrument Testing and Iteration
Activity
Prototype Testing and Iteration
Activity
Interactive Installation Design
Activity
Community Partner Consultation
Activity
Sound Journal Reflection
Activity
Peer Feedback and Refinement
Activity
Day 23
Sound Instrument Prototyping
Activity
Collaborative Problem Solving
Activity
Creative Sound Experimentation
Activity
Peer Sharing and Feedback
Activity
Guest Critique Session
Activity
Reflection on Prototype Progress
Activity
Day 24
Fourier Analysis Application
Activity
Interactive Installation Prototype
Activity
Integration of Technology
Activity
Reflective Journaling
Activity
Peer Collaboration
Activity
Day 25
Music and Art Integration
Activity
Community Partner Critique
Activity
Final Adjustments and Polishing
Activity
Mid-Project Showcase Preparation
Activity
Preparation for Mid-Project Showcase
Activity
Reflection and Planning
Activity
Day 26
Sound Installation Prototype Testing
Activity
Interactive Sound Installation Refinement
Activity
Interactive Installation Finalization
Activity
Peer Review Session
Activity
Feedback Session with Peers
Activity
Peer Feedback Session
Activity
Day 27
Integration of Artistic and Technological Elements
Activity
Standing Waves in Art
Activity
Visual Art Enhancement Workshop
Activity
Reflection and Refinement
Activity
Reflection and Journal Update
Activity
Refinement and Integration
Activity
Day 28
Wave Interference Performance Planning
Activity
Guest Musician Critique
Activity
Guest Feedback Session
Activity
Incorporating Expert Feedback
Activity
Rehearsal and Feedback
Activity
Planning Adjustments
Activity
Day 29
Installation Finalization
Activity
Final Prototype Testing
Activity
Fourier Analysis Application in Music
Activity
Sound Journal Reflection
Activity
Documentation and Presentation Prep
Activity
Documentation and Reflection
Activity
Day 30
Community Partner Showcase Planning
Activity
Community Partner Showcase Preparation
Activity
Rehearsal and Presentation Practice
Activity
Reflection and Goal Setting
Activity
Rehearsal and Feedback
Activity
Weekly Reflection and Goal Setting
Activity
Day 31
Final Installation Review
Activity
Fourier Analysis in Composition
Activity
Final Installation Assembly
Activity
Peer Feedback and Reflection
Activity
Peer Review and Reflection
Activity
Technical Testing
Activity
Day 32
Refinement and Iteration
Activity
Artistic Enhancement
Activity
Standing Waves Instrument Testing
Activity
Data Collection and Reflection
Activity
Peer Feedback and Iteration
Activity
Sound Journal Documentation
Activity
Day 33
Guest Expert Session
Activity
Professional Critique Session
Activity
Wave Interference in Performance
Activity
Incorporating Expert Feedback
Activity
Incorporating Feedback
Activity
Feedback and Iteration
Activity
Day 34
Final Touches Workshop
Activity
Rehearsal and Presentation Preparation
Activity
Interactive Installation Finalization
Activity
Preparation for Exhibition
Activity
Reflective Journaling
Activity
Guided Reflection
Activity
Day 35
Community Partner Critique
Activity
Mock Exhibition
Activity
Final Touches and Quality Check
Activity
Reflection and Celebration
Activity
Exhibition Preparation
Activity
Showcase Walkthrough
Activity
Day 36
Final Installation Review
Activity
Final Installation Touch-Up
Activity
Final Performance Rehearsal
Activity
Exhibition Space Setup
Activity
Peer Feedback Session
Activity
Feedback Integration and Final Touches
Activity
Day 37
Presentation Rehearsal
Activity
Installation Final Adjustments
Activity
Rehearsal for Community Showcase
Activity
Community Partner Feedback
Activity
Peer Review and Refinement
Activity
Guided Reflection and Goal Setting
Activity
Day 38
Guest Critique Session
Activity
Interactive Engagement Strategies
Activity
Community Exhibition Setup
Activity
Rehearsal and Presentation Practice
Activity
Final Revisions
Activity
Final Reflection Session
Activity
Day 39
Exhibition Dress Rehearsal
Activity
Showcase Setup
Activity
Dress Rehearsal and Technical Check
Activity
Final Peer and Teacher Feedback
Activity
Peer Review and Support
Activity
Final Rehearsal and Reflection
Activity
Day 40
Community Exhibition Event
Activity
Community Showcase Event
Activity
Community Exhibition and Performance
Activity
Reflection and Celebration
Activity
April 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
6
Day 1
Project Activities
Project Introduction and Sound Walk
Project Introduction and Essential Question
Project Kickoff
Cymatics Demonstration
Cymatics Demonstration
Discussion and Reflection
7
Day 2
Sound Exploration Workshop
Visualizing Sound with Cymatics
Introduction to Wave Basics
Sound Journal Setup
Sound Journal Setup
Sound Journal Reflection
Artistic Expression Workshop
8
Day 3
Exploring Wave Properties
Introduction to Wave Physics
Music and Sound Exploration
Local Musician Guest Talk
Peer Discussion on Sound Waves
Collaborative Discussion
Group Reflection and Q&A
9
Day 4
Introduction to Fourier Analysis
Wave Model Building
Art and Sound Integration
Music and Physics Connection
Collaborative Art Project
Peer Feedback Session
10
Day 5
Sound and Emotion Exploration
Wave Interaction Exploration
Reflection and Sharing
Interactive Sound Lab
Planning Interactive Sound Project
Reflective Self-Assessment
Reflection and Goal Setting
13
Day 6
Sound Wave Exploration
Exploring Sound Properties
Introduction to Sound Waves
Sound Journal Reflection
Wave Simulation Activity
Introduction to Sound Wave Art
14
Day 7
Cymatics Creation
Artistic Sound Wave Creation
Cymatics Exploration
Reflection and Discussion
Peer Collaboration
Reflection and Feedback
15
Day 8
Sound Wave Applications
Fourier Analysis Introduction
Introduction to Wave Interactions
Fourier Analysis Application
Guest Speaker: Sound Engineer
Sound Journal Entry
16
Day 9
Music and Wave Physics
Interactive Sound Lab: Sound Interference
Standing Waves Workshop
Reflection and Discussion
Community Partner Session
Connect Art and Science
Sound Journal Goal Setting
17
Day 10
Sound Installation Brainstorm
Wave Interference Exploration
Group Project Planning
Reflection and Feedback Session
Creative Brainstorming Session
Weekly Reflection and Sharing
20
Day 11
Sound Wave Behavior Exploration
Fourier Analysis Deep Dive
Wave Interaction Exploration
Reflection and Peer Discussion
Sound Journal Reflection
Cymatics Art Workshop
21
Day 12
Introduction to Doppler Effect
Guest Speaker Session
Standing Waves Exploration
Q&A and Reflection
Connection to Music
Interactive Simulation
22
Day 13
Guest Lecture with Local Music Technologist
Constructing Sound Models
Wave Interference Lab
Reflection and Application
Peer Sharing and Feedback
Peer Sharing Session
23
Day 14
Community Partner Workshop
Field Trip Preparation
Wave Physics in Technology
Reflection and Feedback Incorporation
Interactive Sound Installation Planning
Continued Sound Installation Development
24
Day 15
Wave and Art Integration Workshop
Collaborative Design Session
Interactive Installation Planning
Reflection and Goal Setting
Sound Journal Check-In
27
Day 16
Advanced Wave Interactions
Fourier Analysis Deep Dive
Wave Physics Exploration
Sound Journal Entry
Sound Journal Reflection
Sound Wave Art Connection
28
Day 17
Collaborative Art and Music Workshop
Standing Waves Exploration
Interactive Installation Planning
Peer Feedback Exchange
Interactive Discussion with Musicians
29
Day 18
Wave Interference Lab
Peer Feedback Session
Field Trip Preparation
Design Revision
Interactive Sound Installation Design
Peer Review Session
30
Day 19
Field Trip to Music Studio/Technology Center
Creating Sound Art
Guest Artist Workshop
Sound and Art Integration
Sound Journal Reflection
1
Day 20
Field Trip Reflection
Community Feedback Session
Prototype Development
Project Goals and Milestones
Revision and Planning
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
4
Day 21
Sound Wave Art Creation
Interactive Sound Installation Design
Instrument Construction Workshop
Prototype Building
Peer Feedback Session
5
Day 22
Instrument Testing and Iteration
Prototype Testing and Iteration
Interactive Installation Design
Community Partner Consultation
Sound Journal Reflection
Peer Feedback and Refinement
6
Day 23
Sound Instrument Prototyping
Collaborative Problem Solving
Creative Sound Experimentation
Peer Sharing and Feedback
Guest Critique Session
Reflection on Prototype Progress
7
Day 24
Fourier Analysis Application
Interactive Installation Prototype
Integration of Technology
Reflective Journaling
Peer Collaboration
8
Day 25
Music and Art Integration
Community Partner Critique
Final Adjustments and Polishing
Mid-Project Showcase Preparation
Preparation for Mid-Project Showcase
Reflection and Planning
11
Day 26
Sound Installation Prototype Testing
Interactive Sound Installation Refinement
Interactive Installation Finalization
Peer Review Session
Feedback Session with Peers
Peer Feedback Session
12
Day 27
Integration of Artistic and Technological Elements
Standing Waves in Art
Visual Art Enhancement Workshop
Reflection and Refinement
Reflection and Journal Update
Refinement and Integration
13
Day 28
Wave Interference Performance Planning
Guest Musician Critique
Guest Feedback Session
Incorporating Expert Feedback
Rehearsal and Feedback
Planning Adjustments
14
Day 29
Installation Finalization
Final Prototype Testing
Fourier Analysis Application in Music
Sound Journal Reflection
Documentation and Presentation Prep
Documentation and Reflection
15
Day 30
Community Partner Showcase Planning
Community Partner Showcase Preparation
Rehearsal and Presentation Practice
Reflection and Goal Setting
Rehearsal and Feedback
Weekly Reflection and Goal Setting
18
Day 31
Final Installation Review
Fourier Analysis in Composition
Final Installation Assembly
Peer Feedback and Reflection
Peer Review and Reflection
Technical Testing
19
Day 32
Refinement and Iteration
Artistic Enhancement
Standing Waves Instrument Testing
Data Collection and Reflection
Peer Feedback and Iteration
Sound Journal Documentation
20
Day 33
Guest Expert Session
Professional Critique Session
Wave Interference in Performance
Incorporating Expert Feedback
Incorporating Feedback
Feedback and Iteration
21
Day 34
Final Touches Workshop
Rehearsal and Presentation Preparation
Interactive Installation Finalization
Preparation for Exhibition
Reflective Journaling
Guided Reflection
22
Day 35
Community Partner Critique
Mock Exhibition
Final Touches and Quality Check
Reflection and Celebration
Exhibition Preparation
Showcase Walkthrough
25
Day 36
Final Installation Review
Final Installation Touch-Up
Final Performance Rehearsal
Exhibition Space Setup
Peer Feedback Session
Feedback Integration and Final Touches
26
Day 37
Presentation Rehearsal
Installation Final Adjustments
Rehearsal for Community Showcase
Community Partner Feedback
Peer Review and Refinement
Guided Reflection and Goal Setting
27
Day 38
Guest Critique Session
Interactive Engagement Strategies
Community Exhibition Setup
Rehearsal and Presentation Practice
Final Revisions
Final Reflection Session
28
Day 39
Exhibition Dress Rehearsal
Showcase Setup
Dress Rehearsal and Technical Check
Final Peer and Teacher Feedback
Peer Review and Support
Final Rehearsal and Reflection
29
Day 40
Community Exhibition Event
Community Showcase Event
Community Exhibition and Performance
Reflection and Celebration