Sound — Cornerstones curriculum project

Sound

Year 4ScienceLegacy project

This project teaches children about sound and how sounds are made and travel as vibrations through a medium to the ear. They learn about pitch and volume and find out how both can be changed.

Project scope

Sound provides a structured approach to Science, outlining key subjects and topics including:

Science

Topics covered

  • Conducting tests
  • Pitch
  • Sound
  • Vibration
  • Volume

What's included

Sound is a comprehensive Science project that boasts an array of essentials including:

13 Lesson activities
27 Resources
  • Knowledge Organiser

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