These five creative ideas for Key Stage 1/2 science lesson starters introduce the concept of sound and hearing in imaginative and varying ways.
Each of these videos presents the topic of sound and hearing in an exciting and accessible way, ending with a question designed to prompt discussion in a KS2 class. The topics explored include which materials can muffle loud noises, guessing the source of certain sounds, and locating other sounds.
These primary lesson ideas encourage pupil to learn about pitch via the context of playing African drums, culminating in a musical performance.