Sound Travel and Pitch
Students will investigate how sound travels through different materials and explore the concept of high and low pitch.
Key Questions
- Explain how sound reaches our ears.
- Compare how sound travels through air versus water.
- Differentiate between a high-pitched sound and a low-pitched sound.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
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