Lesson on Things Which Makes Sound for Primary 1

Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 1 Basic Science and Technology. In our previous lesson, we learned about Local Instruments that produces sound. Today, we’re going to learn about Things Which Makes Sound.

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• Identify things which make sound
• List 3 things that makes sound

Things Which Makes Sound

Many things around us makes sound. Some of these sounds are loud, soft, or musical, and they help us in different ways. Some examples of things that make sound are:

1. Bells – Bells make a ringing sound when struck.
2. Whistle – Whistles create a sharp, high-pitched sound when air is blown through them.
3. Horns – Horns produce a loud, blaring sound when blown.
4. Doorbell – A doorbell makes a ringing sound when pressed.
5. Musical Instruments: Instruments like drums, guitars, pianos, and trumpets produce sound.
6. Voices – Our voices make sounds when we speak, shout, or sing.
7. Animals – Animals like dogs bark, cows moo, and birds chirp to make sounds.
8. Thunder – Thunder produces a loud, rumbling sound during storms.
9. Wind – Wind makes a whistling or howling sound when it moves through trees or buildings.
10. Rain – Rain makes a tapping or splashing sound as it hits the ground.
11. Machines – Machines like cars, airplanes, and construction equipment produce sounds due to the movement of their parts and various sounds like honking horns.
12. Clapping – We make a clapping sound by bringing our hands together quickly.

All these things make sound in different ways, helping us hear, communicate, and enjoy music or other activities.

Evaluation Questions

Now that you’ve learned about things that make sound, let’s see if you can answer these questions:

1. What is sound?
2. Name three objects that make sound.
3. Can you think of other things that make sound?
4. What sound does a bird make?
5. What sound does a car make?

Conclusion

We have learned that sound is a type of energy that travels through the air or other materials in the form of vibrations. We also learned that there are many things that make sound, such as bells, whistles, drums, horns, doorbells, guitars, and our voices. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!