What’s inside...
Science never sleeps it's always in action Ever wondered how musical instruments make sound or how electricity is made Discover the answer to these questions and many others in this exciting new series. Readers explore the science of sound in this engaging and accessible text. What makes a sound higher or lower, or louder or softer? How do our ears register sounds? These questions and more are answered in this fun and fresh take on a common science curriculum topic. Informative sidebars, detailed fact boxes, a useful glossary, and eye-catching, full-color photographs spark readers' interest in this essential physical science concept. Relatable examples help readers understand how the science of sound is in action all around us.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
8-10
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes sounds different from each other?
Can you think of a time when a sound made you feel a certain way? What was the sound and how did it make you feel?
Why do you think some sounds are loud and others are soft?
How do you think we use sounds to communicate with others?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to explore sounds around your home or outside and discuss how they vary.
Share personal stories with your child about how certain sounds affect you emotionally to help them make personal connections.
Experiment together by creating different sounds using household items and discuss their loudness, pitch, and tone.
Play a game of mimicking sounds and guessing what they represent to make the learning experience fun and interactive.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding the science of sound
Explanation: The book 'Sound' by Joanna Brundle introduces children to the basic concepts of sound, including vibrations, volume, and pitch, in an engaging and simplified way.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this knowledge in music classes by understanding how different instruments create sound, or conduct simple experiments at home such as using rubber bands to explore how vibration creates sound.
Example Lesson: Developing listening skills
Explanation: This book emphasizes the importance of careful listening to different sounds in one’s environment, aiding children in distinguishing between various sounds.
Real-World Application: This skill can help children become more attentive in class, enhancing their ability to follow instructions and participate in discussions.
Example Lesson: Promoting curiosity and exploration
Explanation: Through its exploration of different types of sounds and interesting sound-related phenomena, 'Sound' encourages children to be curious and ask questions about how the world works.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to explore their surroundings and experiment with creating sounds using everyday objects, fostering a hands-on understanding of physical science concepts.
Example Lesson: Learning new vocabulary
Explanation: The book introduces specialized vocabulary related to sound, such as 'echolocation' and 'acoustics', in a context that is easy for children to understand.
Real-World Application: Expanding their vocabulary will improve children’s communication skills and help them express their thoughts and ideas more clearly in both oral and written forms.
Example Lesson: Encouraging environmental awareness
Explanation: By discussing natural sounds and how animals use sound to communicate, the book fosters an appreciation of nature and the environment among young readers.
Real-World Application: Children can become more conscious of preserving natural habitats to maintain the natural soundscapes and learn respect for wildlife and their communication methods.