Lesson Ideas

Sound

That sounds great! In this movie, you’ll explore sound, a kind of energy we can hear. You'll learn how sound travels in waves and makes things vibrate. Sound can travel to your ear and cause your eardrum to vibrate so you can hear. You'll learn that volume describes how loud or soft a sound is and pitch describes how high or low a sound is. You’ll find out how sound can be blocked or absorbed by objects or even bounce off of things. Watch the movie to learn why you sometimes hear echoes.

Sound Background Information for Teachers and Parents

This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about hearing and listening to sounds. The information is designed to complement the BrainPOP Jr. movie Sound. It explains the type of content covered in the movie, provides ideas for how teachers and parents can develop related understandings, and suggests how other BrainPOP Jr. resources can be used to scaffold and extend student learning. See more »

Sound Activities for Kids

In this set of activities adaptable for grades K-3, parents and educators will find ideas for teaching about hearing and listening to sounds. These activities are designed to complement the BrainPOP Jr. Sound topic page, which includes a movie, quizzes, online games, printable activities, and more.  See more »
Comments
  • Wendy J Sanders

    This would be a great topic for a co-teaching lesson with my Music teacher. We could demonstrate several instruments and discuss volume, tone, and other important vocabulary words.