Lesson 3: Volume
Exploring how to change the volume of a sound on different instruments and measure sound in decibels.
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Learning objective
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National curriculum
Cross-curricular links
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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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026
