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Year 4

Introduction to sound

12 lessons

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  • BQ10 Physics: Why do materials have different properties?
  • BQ12 Physics: How do we see, hear and communicate?

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This unit explores how sounds are made through vibrations, how they travel through mediums, and how pitch and volume relate to vibration strength. It also covers why sounds get fainter with distance. The emphasis is on practical enquiries, observations, and using results to draw conclusions.

This unit introduces pupils to the big question, How do we see, hear and communicate?, by focusing on Introduction to sound. Pupils will learn how sound is produced, how it travels through different mediums, and how we hear it. This foundational knowledge prepares them for the next unit, Sound, light and vision, where they will explore the properties of both sound and light, helping them deepen their understanding of how we perceive and interact with the world through these senses.

  1. How sounds are made
  2. How vibrations travel
  3. Vibrations and solid materials
  4. Louder and quieter sounds
  5. Measuring the volume of sounds
  6. Sound insulation
  7. Noise pollution: acceptable decibel levels (non-statutory)
  8. Distance from sounds: plan
  9. Distance from sounds: do and review
  10. Higher and lower sounds
  11. Changing the pitch of sounds
  12. Musical instruments and pitch

  • Recognise sounds from different sound sources through everyday experiences
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