Investigate Sound Insulators

In this worksheet, students will answer questions about how to investigate materials that absorb sound.

Key stage: KS 2

Year: Year 4 Science worksheets

Curriculum topic: Sound

Curriculum subtopic: How Sounds Travel

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Worksheet Overview

The materials around us have different properties. They may be hard, soft, shiny, electrical conductors or heat insulators - and that's just a few!

Scientist and designers choose materials for their properties. We know that loud noises can damage our ears and that we sometimes want to insulate sounds so that they sound softer or quieter.

Loud noise

To find out which materials are the best sound insulators, we carry out an investigation.

Are you ready to use your science skills to take part in this investigation?

boy with magnifying glass

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