In Science this term, we will be learning all about:

1. how we hear sounds;
2. the relationship between the strength of vibrations and the volume of the sound made;
3. how distance from the sound source affects the volume of a sound
4. materials that provide the best sound insulation. 

Children will use scientific working skills such as:

• asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
• setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests
• making systematic and careful observations and, where appropriate, taking accurate measurements using standard units, using a range of equipment, including thermometers and data loggers
• gathering, recording, classifying and presenting data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions
• recording findings using simple scientific language, drawings, labelled diagrams, keys, bar charts, and tables
• reporting on findings from enquiries, including oral/written explanations, displays or presentations of results and conclusions
• using results to draw simple conclusions, make predictions for new values, suggest improvements and raise further questions
• identifying differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes
• using straightforward scientific evidence to answer questions or to support their findings

THE BIG IDEA:

We will also be looking at significant scientists and their findings and expanding on our scientific vocabulary!