Key takeaways
Describe the key concepts of frequency, intensity and amplitude when talking about sound.
Describe other uses for sound than communication and speech, with examples.
Describe and explain, using the particle model, how sound travels through different substances.
Host: Jamie (BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCE) is a Science teacher who is passionate about breaking down complex topics into digestible bites for students.What is sound? How can sound travel and what does it need to do that? Why do animals use sound, and what for? What other uses for sound are there, other than hearing your friends speak or listening to music? In this class, students will gain the knowledge to answer these questions. This class covers the basics of sound, including learning about the particle model. The class is aimed at students in Years 7 -9 and is useful as a first look on the topic or as revision.
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Safeguarding reminder:The safety of your child is of the utmost importance. All of our classes are pre-recorded to remove any concerns around live participation. For reruns of our past live classes, students' webcams and microphones were disabled and only the chat history, if participation was requested, is visible.
Suitable for:
This class is suitable for students in Year 7-9 or S1-S3.
Class requirements:
Students will require a laptop with internet connection to view the class. A pen and notepad will also be required during the lesson.
What to expect:
- This class will take place online via a Zoom webinar.
- For live classes, please arrive promptly. Students' cameras and microphones are disabled by default.
- For on demand classes, students will be watching a recording of a previous live class.
- Once you have signed up, you will be taken to your dashboard where you can view details of the class, and re-watch it in the future.
- Students will be sent confirmation of the class to their email address if provided.