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• Unveiling the Magic of Sound: A Journey Through Physics PBL Pathways School Gurgaon
  
  May 2

The exploration of sound waves proved to be nothing short of enchanting in our recent Physics PBL endeavour. As Grade 9 students delving into the unit on Waves, we found ourselves immersed in a world of fascinating concepts—from the various types of waves to the intricacies of sound and electromagnetic waves.

Our culminating project was a captivating blend of learning experiences and triumphs, aimed at both entertaining and enlightening our audience of parents. With the goal of showcasing the magic of sound, it has been a rollercoaster of learning experiences to create an experiment that aimed to captivate the parents with a fun yet insightful trick.

The journey began with the task of selecting a topic that resonated with our interests and curiosity. Intrigued by the relationship between the pitch of sound, and how well we can hear it, my teammate and I embarked on exploring the idea of using high-frequency sound to 'read the audiences' minds. The concept was fascinating — since as you get older, your ability to hear higher frequencies decreases. We delved into scientific articles, online resources, and websites, constructing a research paper that synthesized our findings. This was a challenge in itself, requiring us to share information in a coherent experimental research report format.

Armed with deceptively simple-looking products on the day of the PBL exhibition, we were prepared to astound our audience. With the strategic use of high-frequency sound, I successfully guessed colors whispered by audience members to my teammate—much to their bewilderment.

Collaboration with my teammate proved essential to the success of our project. Together, we balanced each other's strengths and weaknesses, brainstorming ideas and overcoming challenges. The experiment's execution relied on our teamwork, highlighting the importance of collaboration in achieving our goals.

Throughout our journey, our teacher, Vandana Ma'am, served as a guiding light, offering invaluable encouragement and support. Her mentorship propelled our project forward, shaping it into a meaningful exploration of sound and human perception.

In hindsight, our PBL project transcended the study of sound—it became a testament to the power of curiosity, collaboration, and resilience in the pursuit of knowledge. As we embark on future endeavours, we carry with us the invaluable lessons learned during this enriching experience.

By: Darsh Parikh, MYP 4C, Head of Technology