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Which subject	Science
What topic	Sound waves
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Sound Waves

Objectives

• Understand the basic properties of sound waves.
• Explore how sound waves travel through different mediums.
• Identify applications of sound waves in everyday life.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Speakers and audio clips (different sounds)
• Tuning forks
• Containers with various liquids (water, oil, etc.)
• String to demonstrate sound variations
• Worksheets for exercises and homework
• Visual aids (posters or charts on sound wave properties)

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 4

Subject

Science

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for grades K-5, focusing on learning about sound as a form of energy and its properties.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce sound waves, including a definition and examples. Use audio clips to show different sounds.
2	Properties of Sound	8	Discuss the key properties of sound waves (frequency, amplitude, wavelength). Use visual aids to illustrate concepts.
3	Sound Travel Example	7	Simple experiments using tuning forks to demonstrate how sound travels through air and liquids. Let students observe differences.
4	Group Activity	5	In small groups, let students create simple string instruments while discussing how sound is produced and modified.
5	Real-Life Applications	3	Discuss applications of sound waves (music, medicine, sonar). Encourage student input.
6	Homework Assignment	2	Explain the homework task: researching an application of sound waves and preparing a simple worksheet based on findings.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through participation in group activities and discussions.
• Review of completed worksheets for understanding of key concepts.

Homework

• Students will research an application of sound waves and fill in a worksheet. Assignments will be collected the next class and checked for completeness without student presentations.

Reflection

• Encourage students to reflect on what they learned about sound waves and how they encounter sound in their daily lives.

Lesson script