Lesson 1: Vibrations
Exploring how sound is made using different musical instruments from around the world and recording observations in a results table.
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Learning objectives
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, check the children can recall their learning about materials from the units Science, Year 2, Materials: Uses of everyday materials and Science, Year 4, Materials: States of matter:
Identify and name a variety of everyday materials.
Describe the simple physical properties of these materials.
The uses of materials.
The properties of solids, liquids and gases.
Examples of solids, liquids and gases.
The Activity: Sound and vibrations mind map (one each) is available to elicit the children’s prior knowledge.
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Example work
Hall Road Academy, Hull
Hall Road Academy, Hull
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026
