Hear This! poses questions to the reader about the sounds that different types of instruments might make if they are hit or shaken. It explains how each instrument is moved to make vibrations, and what sound is made.
Curriculum link:
Science Curriculum links
Australia
• PS (ACSSU020) Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed.
• UIS (ACSHE022) People use science in their daily lives, including when caring for their environment and living things.
New Zealand
Key Concepts:
Sounds can be made by making things vibrate, and this can be done in different ways such as by banging, shaking, and tapping. Different instruments make different sounds.