Science at key stage 3 (Year 8)

Unit 8L: Sound and hearing

Prior learning

It is helpful if pupils know:

that sounds are produced by vibrating sources
how the sounds produced by musical instruments can be changed

Sections in this unit

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. a. How are different sounds made?
	2. b. How are different sounds made?
	3. c. How are different sounds made?
	4. How does sound travel through solids, liquids and gases?
	5. Checking progress
	6. a. How do we hear sounds?
	7. b. How do we hear sounds?
	8. c. How do we hear sounds?
	9. a. Can sound be dangerous?
	10. b. Can sound be dangerous?
	11. c. Can sound be dangerous?
	12. Reviewing work