Physical Science
Below, you will find a list of the Science Explosion – “Physical Science” – songs, written by Fred Ribits. Included are both the vocal track and the instrumental track. All of the lyrics, critical thinking questions, and mind-mapping opportunities for each song, can be found by viewing or downloading “Sing the Science Standards Songbook.”
Vocal
Song Title and Description
Instrumental
Direction, Motion, Speed — A song (0:52) for elementary students on the characteristics of motion.
Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures — A song (1:25) for middle school students on the similarities and differences of elements, compounds, and mixtures.
Forms of Energy — A song (0:53) for elementary students about the different forms of energy and the benefit that comes from the energy.
Magnets — A song (1:42) for elementary students on the polarity of magnets.
Physical Changes — A song (0:48) for elementary students on examples of physical changes. This song is also available as a video. Sung to the tune of “Oh My Darling, Clementine.”
Properties of Sound — A song (0:58) for elementary students on the various properties of sound.
Reflect, Refract, Absorb — A song (0:57) for middle school students on reflection, refraction and absorption of light. Sung to the tune of “When the Saints Go Marching In.”
Separation of Mixtures — A song (1:12) for elementary students on the formation and separation of mixtures. Sung to the tune of “Michael Row the Boat Ashore.”
Simple Machines — A song (1:18) for elementary students on the different types of simple machines. This song is also available as a video.
Sound All Around — A song (0:47) for middle school students on the characteristics of sound. Sung to the tune of “The Entertainer.”
Static Electricity — A song (0:39) for middle school students on static electricity. Sung to the tune of “The Yellow Rose of Texas.”
White Light — A song (0:50) for elementary students on the composition of white light.