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Science Experiment - Sound Research

In Science Physical Sciences Light & Sound Science Experiments

PDF | 4 pages|Grades: 1 - 2 | Starter Sheet

A science experiment which explores how sound travels.

Sounds are vibrations that travel through the air to our ears. We know that light travels in a straight line, but what about sound?

Use this Science experiment when exploring the physical science of sound.

Students follow the scientific method to conduct the experiment in small groups, then complete the worksheet provided.

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Light and Sound Unit Plan
This Physical Sciences unit addresses the concepts of light and sound and how they are sensed.

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Sound and Light - Science Vocabulary

sound	hearing	bang
silence	noise	source
listen	rattle	shake
blow	crash	pluck
squeak	boom	screech
pitch	low	high
medium	loud	volume
soft	silent	quiet
strike	senses	science

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NSW Curriculum alignment

ST1-1WS-S
Observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas
In Science Stage 1 Skills
ST1-8PW-S
Describes common forms of energy and explores some characteristics of sound energy
In Science Stage 1 Knowledge and Understanding
ST3-2DP-T
Plans and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity
In Science Stage 3 Skills

Victorian Curriculum alignment

VCSIS053
Use a range of methods, including drawings and provided tables, to sort information
In Science Foundation Level Science Inquiry Skills
VCSIS054
Compare observations and predictions with those of others
In Science Foundation Level Science Inquiry Skills
VCSIS055
Represent and communicate observations and ideas about changes in objects and events in a variety of ways
In Science Foundation Level Science Inquiry Skills
VCSSU049
Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed
In Science Foundation Level Science Understanding

Australian Curriculum alignment

ACSSU020
Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed
In Science Year 1 Science Understanding Physical sciences
ACSHE021
Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events
In Science Year 1 Science as a Human Endeavour Nature and development of science
ACSIS027
Use a range of methods to sort information, including drawings and provided tables and through discussion, compare observations with predictions
In Science Year 1 Science Inquiry Skills Processing and analysing data and information
ACSIS213
Compare observations with those of others
In Science Year 1 Science Inquiry Skills Evaluating
ACSIS029
Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways
In Science Year 1 Science Inquiry Skills Communicating

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