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In this unit children develop their understanding of the huge variety of sounds and sources of sound they encounter. They relate sounds to their sense of hearing and are introduced to the idea that sounds travel away from a source.
Experimental and investigative work focuses on:
- making, recording and presenting observations
- drawing conclusions.
Work in this unit also offers opportunities for children to relate understanding of sound and hearing to everyday experiences.
Hearing impaired children will need particular support in this unit. They will be helped by visual demonstrations of the properties of musical instruments and by attention to the vibrations as sounds are produced. It is important for teachers to help children to be sensitive to those who are hearing impaired.
This unit takes approximately 9 hours.
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