Science - Sound (Year 4)

Bring the science of sound to life with this engaging 4-lesson resource pack, designed to help Year 4 students explore how sound is made, how it travels, and how we hear it. Each lesson is carefully planned and includes everything you need to teach with confidence — from PowerPoints and child-friendly learning objectives to ready-to-use activity sheets.

What’s Included:

4 Detailed Lesson PowerPoints – Easy-to-follow presentations that introduce and explain key scientific concepts using clear visuals and interactive questions.

Child-Friendly Learning Objectives – “I can” statements that help pupils understand what they’re learning and what success looks like in each lesson.

Printable Activity Sheets – A variety of tasks to consolidate learning, encourage curiosity, and apply knowledge through practical and written work.

Topics Covered:

How sounds are made through vibrations

How sound travels through different materials

How we hear sounds and the parts of the ear involved

How to change pitch and volume through different instruments and materials

This resource pack encourages hands-on investigation, scientific enquiry, and the use of key vocabulary. Whether you’re a science specialist or a classroom teacher, these lessons are ideal for delivering the Year 4 Sound topic in a fun, accessible, and curriculum-aligned way.