Sound Is All Around Us - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - Sound and Light
In the "Sound Is All Around Us" lesson, part of the Science curriculum focusing on Sound and Light, first-grade students will embark on a vibrant journey to explore the omnipresent nature of sound. Through engaging activities, including the "Sounds Are Everywhere! Worksheet," "Noisy Park Worksheet," and "Can You Hear Me Worksheet," students will learn to identify and differentiate the diverse sounds that fill their everyday environments.
By participating in these activities, young learners will develop an acute awareness of the sounds in their surroundings, from the subtle rustling of leaves to the distinct melodies of their favorite songs. The lesson aims to enhance students' listening skills, encouraging them to pay closer attention to the acoustic world around them. This heightened auditory awareness is crucial not only for their academic development in science but also for their overall sensory growth. Understanding the nature and sources of sound prepares students for more advanced concepts in physics and helps them appreciate the role of sound in communication, music, and nature. By realizing that sound is all around us, children will foster a deeper connection with their environment, fostering curiosity and a love for learning about the natural world.
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Activity 1 / Sound Is All Around Us
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Activity 2 / Sounds Are Everywhere! Worksheet
Sounds are everywhere around us. We make sounds when we talk, animals make sounds, objects around us make sounds, and even the wind makes sounds sometimes. You can ask your students if they can recall some objects that make sounds. Then, help them check the pictures in this worksheet that are sources of sound.
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Activity 3 / Noisy Park Worksheet
There are so many things to do at the park, and your students probably enjoy spending time there. Before completing this worksheet, get your students ready for the exercise by asking them to recall some of the things they often see and love to do at the park. Now, ask them to identify the things in the picture, find all the objects that make sounds, and check the correct answers.
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Activity 4 / Can You Hear Me Worksheet
When kids understand their own senses, they can communicate better, and gain more knowledge about the world around them. Challenge your child’s thinking with this cute can you hear me worksheet, designed to call your child’s attention to their sense of hearing.
Use this worksheet to help your child:
• Use prior knowledge to understand which objects make sounds
• Develop critical thinking skills
Your child will probably laugh imagining that balls and cupcakes make sounds while they determine the answers! Don’t forget to extend learning by talking about what types of sounds the correct answers make and why!
