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Year 4
How sounds are made
I can identify that sounds are made when something vibrates.
New
New
Year 4
How sounds are made
I can identify that sounds are made when something vibrates.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Sounds are made when an object vibrates.
- If an object is not vibrating, it will not make a sound.
- Different objects produce different sounds.
- Vibrations and sounds can be made in different ways.
Common misconception
Children often believe that sound can be produced without using any materials.
Ensure opportunities for children to learn about objects vibrating in order to produce sounds.
Keywords
Sounds - We hear sounds with our ears.
Object - An object is a thing that is not alive.
Vibrations - Vibrations are when an object moves very fast from side to side.
Tuning forks can often be found in the school music cupboard. Children can use them to feel the vibrations travelling through the metal fork and also to see the effects of vibrations on the surface of liquid such as water.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Access to speakers, small dish of water, tuning fork.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
What is sound?
something we taste
something we see
Q2.
Which part of the body do we use to hear sound?
our arms
our mouths
our eyes
Q3.
True or false? All objects make the same sound.
Q4.
Which of the following can make a sound?
standing still
Q5.
Which of the statements about sound are true?
Q6.
Which of the following does not involve making a sound?
clapping your hands
jumping up and down
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6 Questions
Q1.
True or false? Sounds are created when an object vibrates.
Q2.
When a drum and a glass bottle are hit, they will produce ...
the same sounds.
no sounds.
Q3.
Which of these describes what a vibration is?
A vibration is when an object stays still.
A vibration is when an object moves slowly from side to side.
Q4.
Which of these statements about vibrations is true?
If an object is not vibrating, then a sound will be made.
The only way to make an object vibrate and make a sound is to hit it.
Q5.
Match the objects to how it can be made to vibrate.
tapping
bouncing
shaking
Q6.
Which statement about making a sound is correct?
Vibrations only occur if you shake an object.
Vibrations are produced when an object is completely still.