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QCA

Science at key stage 3    (Year 8)

Unit 8L: Sound and hearing

QCA

Out-of-school learning

Pupils could:

  • think about how the musical instruments that they play or listen to make sounds
  • think about the loud and distracting noises in the environment
  • consider the effects of loud noise on hearing
  • look for safety signs and warnings about loud noises
  • ask family members or friends who play traditional instruments to demonstrate them

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