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Lesson 3: Volume

Exploring how to change the volume of a sound on different instruments and measure sound in decibels.
ear next to visualisation of sound wave vibrations

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap recall

Instruct the class to try knocking on their desk and listen carefully to the sound. Tell the children to place their ears flat on the desk and knock again. Ask them to discuss with a partner the following questions:

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