Sound and Vibrations · Physical Science

Creation of Sound

Identifying how sounds are made by vibrations and how these travel to the ear.

Key Questions

  1. 1Can we have sound without movement?
  2. 2How does sound travel through a solid wall compared to the air?
  3. 3What would happen to sound in a place with no air particles?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Science - Sound
Year: Year 4
Subject: Science
Unit: Sound and Vibrations
Period: Physical Science

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