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KS2 - The Science of Sound Workshop
This school based science workshop brings the topic of sound to life for your pupils, in an exciting and accessible way.
An Exciting New Science Workshop!
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Pupils will step into the fascinating world of sound in this interactive half-day science workshop designed especially for KS2. Through a rich mix of practical experiments, creative exploration, and engaging technology, pupils will discover how sound is made, how it travels, and how we hear it.
Participants will begin their investigation of the science of sound simply, using classic items such as tuning forks and other sound-making apparatus, helping them see and feel the vibrations that create the noises we hear every day.
Then, they will explore more deeply the way in which pitch and volume change with different materials and frequencies, and experiment with how sound behaves through air and solids.​
What we explore - KS2 Science Curriculum:
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​Pupils should be taught to:
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Identify how sounds are made, associating some of them with something vibrating
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Recognise that vibrations from sounds travel through a medium to the ear
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Find patterns between the pitch of a sound and features of the object that produced it
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Find patterns between the volume of a sound and the strength of the vibrations that produced it
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Recognise that sounds get fainter as the distance from the sound source increases.
In addition to hands-on experiments, children will get the chance to become sound designers using specially developed computer software that turns simple, screen-drawn waveforms into audible sound. This creative, intuitive activity introduces the idea that sound can be visualized, and modified.
The workshop also features a session on analogue sound recording, where key principles are brought to life by examining a vintage phonograph, and try to record and play back their own voices using basic analogue technology. This activity not only brings a touch of retro tech fun, but also helps children understand the basic principles behind vibration, and sound playback.
By combining scientific investigation with creativity and technology, this workshop offers a memorable learning experience that brings the invisible world of sound to life.
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Up to 2 classes can each have a complete half-day workshop in the full school day. 3 classes can also be accommodated, by arrangement. Pupils will explore, experiment, and make some noise — finding out all about the science of sound!