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Lesson 2: Sound waves

Exploring how sounds travel from where they are made to the ear through different mediums.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Arrange the class into groups of three and provide each group with a whiteboard and pen. Display slides 1 and 2 of the Presentation: Mystery sounds game and play the mystery audio clips:

  • A ruler twanging.

  • A piece of paper being crumpled.

  • Water being poured.

  • A glass 'singing' as a finger is rubbed around the rim.

  • A ball bouncing.

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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026

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