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Science at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 1)

Unit 1F: Sound and hearing
Section 1: Introduction

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Objectives

Children should learn:

Activities

Outcomes

Children:
Introduce unit by a 'listening walk' starting in the classroom and then going into other areas of the school and playground. Ask children to keep very quiet during the activity and when they return to the classroom to talk about the sounds heard.

Points to note

SAFETY - Children should be warned that loud sounds including loud music can damage the ear.

Sections in this unit

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This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. Introduction
2. Listening to sounds
3. Making different sounds
4. Describing sounds
5. Body sounds
6. How we hear
7. Hearing and safety
8. Loud sounds
9. Testing sound and distance
10. Presenting the results
11. Review