Sound and Vibrations · Physical Science

Pitch and Volume

Finding patterns between the features of an object and the pitch and volume of the sound it produces.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the length of a string change the note it plays?
  2. 2What is the physical difference between a loud sound and a quiet one?
  3. 3Why do smaller instruments generally produce higher pitches?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

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

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