The Science of Sound · Physical Science

Communication through Sound

Exploring how humans and animals use sound to share information and survive.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do animals use sound to talk to each other over long distances?
  2. 2In what ways do we use sounds as warning signals in our community?
  3. 3How would our lives change if we could not hear any sounds?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S1U03AC9S2H02
Year: Year 2
Subject: Science
Unit: The Science of Sound
Period: Physical Science

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