How is the volume of sound made affected by the distance a rubber band is pulled back?

4th July 2025Kate Thompson

In expedition, we conducted an experiment to investigate how the volume of sound made is affected by the distance a rubber band is pulled back. We placed a rubber band around the carboard box and pulled it back different distances. We measured the sound it made using a sound meter. We then recorded these results in a table. We concluded that when the rubber band was pulled back further, it was louder. This was because the vibrations were larger. When the distance was shorter, it made a quieter sound. This was because the vibrations were smaller. We then used the results to draw a line graph. We used our recent maths knowledge (statistics) to help us figure out the scales for the axis. We were really resilient doing this and had some great line graphs!

Can sounds travel through solids, liquids and gases?

1st July 2025Kate Thompson

Today, we carried out an experiment to see if sounds can travel through solids, liquids and gases. First we made a prediction as to whether we thought that sound would travel through the different mediums. Then we started by investigating if sound could travel through solids. Partner one rested their ear on the table while partner two tapped underneath. We recorded how clear the sound was. Next, we then used a bowl of water and a plastic bottle to investigate how sounds travel through liquids. We put the bottle into the water and gently rested our ear on the bottle. We then tapped the cubes in the water to see if we could hear the sound. The last experiment we conducted was to test to see if sound travels through gases. We used a balloon to test this. We placed the balloon next to our ear and our partners talked into the balloon from varying distances. We concluded that sounds can travel through solids, liquids and gases but from the results of our experiment, they travelled best in the gas and worst in the liquid.

LKS2 celebration of learning

24th June 2025Stacey McClare

Thank you to everyone that joined us this afternoon for the LKS2 celebration of learning. It was wonderful to see so many parents and carers joining us for our final COL of the year. We have thoroughly enjoyed all of the expeditions this year and our final product this time has honestly made all children so proud of their achievements during the summer expedition. The leaflet they have produced for the final product is of high quality and showcases a range of work from the expedition. We know Magna are going to love giving the leaflet out to the general public over the next few months. As we explained earlier, it will also be available on their website along with all the other work we have created during the expedition. Well done to all children today, those children that spoke so well at the beginning of the COL, all children for sharing their paragraph of writing and taking parents and carers on a gallery walk. Then to everyone who took part in the volcanic eruption experiment. A fabulous celebration of learning, well done everyone!

Sound starts in MT

23rd June 2025Stacey McClare

Today we started our science slice on sound! We explored and identified how sound is made by vibrations. First we looked at a variety of instruments, thinking about how the sound is made. We then looked more into vibrations and volume, linking back to the vocabulary we explored in our activate. From here we listened to the sounds in the classroom and outside, noting these down on our whiteboards. We worked in mini crews to discuss the sounds heard, the sounds that surprised us, which sounds were familiar and which sounds were the loudest and quietest. We then moved onto the ears thinking about external and internal ears. We thought about other animals that fall into these two categories. Next we explored the ear in more detail, looking at the parts and their function. After this we thought more about how sounds are made and what we have to do to make a sound. We voiced lots of objects that make sounds, then explored a range of musical instruments. We tried to work out how the different instruments made a sound. Finally we took part in 3 short investigations to find out more about vibrations and sound. Our exit ticket assessed our understanding where we wrote a small paragraph about how sounds are made.

Yoga in MT

18th June 2025Stacey McClare

Because the weather is so warm, we completed our PE lesson inside today where we took part in some yoga! We loved this! 🙂

Symmetrical patterns in MT

18th June 2025Stacey McClare

Today we used our knowledge from yesterday on lines of symmetry to complete a range of symmetrical patterns. We did find this challenging, however we showed great resilience and supported each other throughout our lesson. We will continue to practise this skill tomorrow.