The Sounds of Science Project Overview: Friedrich Nietzsche believed that, Without music, life would be a mistake.

Bob Marley often said, One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. Victor Hugos opinion was that, Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent. Alexander Demos has been known to say, Some people use music to tell a story, others use it to deal with emotions, but in the end... I cant come up with a good ending because its a very broad topic, ha. Even Albert Einstein admitted, If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music. What do a Philosopher, a Musician, a Writer an HTHNC Junior and the most popular Physicist of all time have in common? Music. Music is an essential component of the Human condition. It can be calming, it can be energizing, it can be motivational. Music can boost the immune system, improve language skills and recall memories. In the immortal words of Plato: Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything. But, why? Essential Questions: Why is music so powerful? Learning Goals Your goal in The Sounds of Science project is to use music as an educational tool for chemistry topics we have been investigating and explore the science behind humanitys attraction to music. You will select a topic we are investigating this Quarter: Trends in the Periodic Table Electron Configuration The Atomic Model Using any of the concepts pertaining to that topic, you will compose a song designed to educate the listener.

Additionally, you will conduct research on any aspect of the science of why music impacts us all differently, that you find most interesting. You will write up your findings in a Scientific Report. Final Product Checklist Recorded Song Requirements: Your song must educate the listener on your topic Your song should be over a minute and a half long Album Cover Requirements: Your cover art must visualize your topic Scientific Report on the Science of Music as either an educational tool, a medical or therapeutic device, or mood and quality of life enhancer. Requirements: Please refer to this document: How to Write a Scientific Paper Benchmark Checklist 1. Generate your Essential Questions 2. Researching your Topic First, the research on your Topic... At least 5 sources, 1 of which should be a video Then the Annotated Bibliography for your sources... I recommend Easybib: http://www.easybib.com/ And of course the notes... Please type these up on your Digital Scientific Notebook with the title: The Sounds of Science (and your Topic) 3. Writing your Lyrics 4. Composing your Song 5. Recording your Song 6. Researching your Scientific Connection 7. Writing your Scientific Report Challenge Options Make a video! Make an Album (collection of songs) using a variety of content that ties to your Topics Make an Album (collection of songs) using content from multiple Topics

Resources They Might Be Giants: Meet the Elements http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0zION8xjbM Tom Lehrer: The Elements http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGM-wSKFBpo Chemical Calisthenics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nEt83LYuCo Mixtape: 10 Songs or Science Nerds http://flavorwire.com/86872/mixtape-10-songs-for-science-nerds Top 10 Rules for Better Songwriting http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/top-10-rules-for-better-songwriting.html This is your brain on music http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/15/health/brain-music-research Why Does Music Make us Feel? http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=why-does-music-make-us-fe How Does Music Affect the Brain? http://www.buzzle.com/articles/how-does-music-affect-the-brain.html Why Does Music Move Us So? http://phenomena.nationalgeographic.com/2012/12/18/why-does-music-move-us-so/ Music and the Brain (Cool because its local!) http://tdlc.ucsd.edu/research/highlights/rh-music-and-brain-2011.html How to Write a Song http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Song Songwriting Tips http://www.songwritingfever.com/songwritingtips/ Quotes about Music http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/music