Sound and Pitch - Objectives Labels

In Lesson 4.15, titled 'Sound and Pitch', students are set to explore the intriguing relationship between the pitch of a sound and the characteristics of the object that created it. The objective is to identify and understand the patterns that link the physical features of an object to the pitch it produces when it generates a sound. To confirm their grasp of the subject, students will be assessed on their ability to articulate that pitch can be described as the 'squeakiness' of a sound, clearly differentiate between the concepts of loudness and pitch, and recognise that a higher pitch correlates with a higher frequency of the sound waves involved.

The lesson's learning outcomes are structured around key questions that help students reflect on and consolidate their understanding. These questions serve as checkpoints to ensure that students can confidently express the nuances of sound, such as stating that pitch and loudness are distinct properties of sound, with pitch being associated with the frequency of the sound wave rather than its amplitude. Additionally, students will learn to articulate the direct relationship between pitch and frequency, a fundamental concept in the study of sound. By the end of the lesson, they should be able to explain these concepts with clarity and precision.