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Year 4

Introduction to sound

Lessons (12)

How sounds are made

I can identify that sounds are made when something vibrates.

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1 Video

How vibrations travel

I can recognise that vibrations from sounds travel through a medium to the ear.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

Vibrations and solid materials

I can explain how sounds can travel through a solid medium to our ears.

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1 Video

Louder and quieter sounds

I can compare the volume of different sounds and identify loud and quiet sounds.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Measuring the volume of sounds

I can use a data logger to take accurate measurements to compare the volume of sounds.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

Sound insulation

I can investigate which materials are good sound insulators and describe how these are used in everyday life.

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1 Video

Noise pollution: acceptable decibel levels (non-statutory)

I can compare acceptable decibel levels and classify sounds as noise pollution.

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1 Video

Distance from sounds: plan

I can make a plan to investigate how the volume of a sound depends on the distance from the sound source.

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1 Video

Distance from sounds: do and review

I can carry out and evaluate a fair test investigation about the volume of sounds.

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1 Video

Higher and lower sounds

I can identify high and low pitched sounds.

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1 Video

Changing the pitch of sounds

I can find patterns between the pitch of a sound and the length of the vibrating object.

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1 Video

Musical instruments and pitch

I can explain how the pitch of sounds can be changed on a variety of musical instruments.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video