for Educators

Journey of Sound Waves

Grades PreK-4 | Explore how sound travels by experimenting with spouting bowls and tuning forks! Investigate how vibrations and sound are related. Listen, sing, and play your way to a deeper scientific understanding of sound!

  • Museum & Science Center, Virtual
  • Inquiry Room Investigation, Virtual Experiences
  • Pre K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
  • Physical Sciences

Inquiry Room Investigation OR Virtual Experience

Explore how sound is created through vibrations and travels. Create rockin’ vibrations with the Spouting Bowl while you learn about the geometry of sound waves! Explore pitch and amplitude by listening and sorting instruments. Listen, sing, and play your way to a deeper scientific understanding of sound!

For digital programs, our educators will work with your classroom to determine which platform works best to facilitate this experience.

In-person capacity may be limited in compliance with public health guidelines in effect on the day of your visit.

Connects with-
New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) & Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):

  • P-PS4-1 Plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that sound is produced by vibrating materials.
  • 1-PS4-1 Plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound and that sound can make materials vibrate.
  • 1-PS4-4 Use tools and materials to design and build a device that uses light or sound to solve the problem of communicating over a distance.
  • 4-PS3-2. Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.

How To Book

Need More Information?

  • Contact: Guest Services
  • Phone: 585.697.1942
  • Email: gr****************@**sc.org


When Is It?

  • Days Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Start Date: 09/15/2026
  • End Date: 06/26/2027
  • Program Length: 50 min
  • Earliest Start Time: 10am

Who Should Attend?

  • Grades: Pre K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
  • Minimum Attendance: 15
  • Maximum Attendance: 25

How Much Does It Cost?

  • In-person: $10/student to visit, plus $6/student for hands-on program.

    All teachers and school personnel are free.

    All non-school adult chaperones are $10/person at each location. We recommend a ratio of 1 adult per 5 students.

    RMSC adult members are free

    EBT card holders qualify for the Museums for All discount for Museum & Science Center field trips. $3/adult card holder

    Virtual: $150 for 1-30 people per session
  • Minimum Student Charge: 15 students for in-person program