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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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    2 Quizzes
    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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    2 Quizzes
    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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    2 Quizzes
    1 Video

  • Distance from sounds: plan

    I can plan an enquiry to look for patterns between volume of sounds and distance from sound source.
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    2 Quizzes
    1 Video

  • Distance from sounds: do and review

    I can carry out and evaluate an enquiry to look for patterns between volume of sounds and distance from sound source.
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    2 Quizzes
    1 Video

  • Higher and lower sounds

    I can identify high and low pitched sounds.
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    2 Quizzes
    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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    2 Quizzes
    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