Science Activities Sound Year 4 Different Sounds These

Science Activities Sound Year 4

Different Sounds These instruments need to be put into groups. Key question: How does the instrument create a sound? Look at the photographs and decide how to group the instruments depending on how it makes a sound. guitar bodhran bongos violin flute harp snare drums Double bass saxophone sitar

Compare Pitch This is a double bass. It has quite a low pitch compared to other instruments. Look at the instrument’s size. Why do you think it has a lower pitch? This is a piccolo. It has quite a high pitch compared to other instruments. Look at the instrument’s size. Why do you think it has a higher pitch? Challenge: Write a sentence about pitch that compares big instruments to small instruments.

Sound Travels to the Ear We can hear objects because they cause vibrations. Our brain hears the vibrations and turns this into a sound. How does the ear in this diagram hear the vibrations made by the harp? Complete the diagram. ear drum ear harp How can a musician make an instrument louder?

Creative Thinking Design an instrument that reflects your local area or environment e. g. a local symbol or local materials. Do you live by the seaside? Some of these things could influence the materials you use, the sounds you make or the designs you decorate it with. Use sand, shells, make seashore sounds… Near the coast? Think about the crashing waves, the boats and cranes. In the countryside? Think about the breeze, the hedgerows, animals… • What kind of pitch will your instrument have? • What kind of volume can it produce? • How will you play your instrument? In a city? The traffic and noise, the landmarks, the history of your place. What is your area famous for? Think about a famous statue or fountain. Are there different cultures in your area? Think about the decorations and the sounds of those cultures.