Year 4 Science | Sound | Lesson 6: How Does Distance Affect Volume?
Why does sound get quieter the further away you are? In this final lesson of our Year 4 Sound unit, pupils explore how distance affects the volume of sound. This session brings together key concepts such as vibration, pitch, and volume, helping children apply their learning to real-world situations.
Pupils investigate how sound changes as it travels and consider how different environments or materials can affect what we hear. The lesson promotes enquiry, observation and reasoning, while encouraging use of accurate scientific language.
This lesson aligns with the Ofsted science subject report by supporting knowledge progression and helping pupils make sense of scientific phenomena in everyday life.
Included in this lesson:
- ✔️ Clear and engaging teaching slides with key questions
- ✔️ A detailed lesson plan including vocabulary and assessment guidance
- ✔️ Differentiated pupil tasks for a range of learners
- ✔️Investigations to consolidate understanding
A strong end to the unit that allows pupils to consolidate their knowledge of sound and apply it in a meaningful, practical context.
