The Science of Sound · Physical Science

Pitch and Volume

Experimenting with ways to change how high, low, loud, or quiet a sound is.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the size of an instrument affect its pitch?
  2. 2What causes a sound to get quieter as we move further away?
  3. 3How can we use materials to muffle or block sound?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S1U03
Year: Year 2
Subject: Science
Unit: The Science of Sound
Period: Physical Science

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