
Physics and Chemistry · 5th Year · Light and Sound Energy · 3.º Período
Sound Vibrations
Students discover that sound is caused by vibrations traveling through different mediums. They explore how to change the pitch and volume of a sound.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsSESE Science: Energy and forces - SoundDesigning and Making: Planning
About This Topic
Students discover that sound is caused by vibrations traveling through different mediums. They explore how to change the pitch and volume of a sound.
Key Questions
- How is sound created?
- Can sound travel through solids?
- How do we change the pitch of an instrument?
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