Sound Energy and Objects that Produce Sound Basic Science Primary 2 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Explore Sound Energy: Different Sounds and Local Instruments!

Subject: Basic Science

Class: Primary 2

Term: Third Term

Week: 3

Topic: Sound Energy – Objects That Produce Sound, Local Instruments

Sub-topic: Identifying sounds, mentioning various instruments, producing local instruments and creating sound.

Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

• By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
  • Identify sounds of different objects and animals.
  • Mention various instruments that can make sound.
  • Produce local instruments that can make sounds.
  • Create sound with any man-made instrument.

Key Words: Sound energy, objects, animals, instruments, local instruments.

Entry Behaviour:

• Pupils are familiar with sounds in their environment, such as animal sounds and musical instruments.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of different objects and animals that produce sound.
• Various musical instruments (drum, flute, guitar, shekere).
• Materials to make local instruments (gourd, beads, sticks).
• Videos of different sounds.

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Discuss the sounds pupils hear at home, in school, and outside (e.g., cars, animals, and music).
• Ask pupils about their experiences with sounds and musical instruments.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening, creativity, critical thinking.

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work.

Instructional Materials:

• Pictures, musical instruments, local instrument materials.

Content:

• Explanation of sound energy and objects that produce sound.
• Demonstration of different sounds from objects, animals, and instruments.
• How to create and use local instruments.

Forms of Energy Basic Science Primary 2 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Hello, everyone! Today, we are going to learn about sound energy. Let’s start with some points about sound:

1. Identify Sounds of Different Objects and Animals:

• Drum: A drum makes a loud, thumping sound. 🥁
• Bell: A bell makes a ringing sound. 🔔
• Dog: A dog barks and makes a loud sound. 🐶
• Bird: Birds sing beautiful songs. 🐦

2. Mention Various Instruments That Can Make Sound:

• Flute: A flute makes a soft, whistling sound. 🎶
• Guitar: A guitar makes a strumming sound. 🎸
• Drum: A drum makes a deep, loud sound. 🥁
• Piano: A piano makes many different sounds when you press the keys. 🎹

3. Produce Local Instruments That Can Make Sounds:

• Shekere: A shekere is a local instrument made from a gourd and beads. It makes a rattling sound. 🥚
• Talking Drum: A talking drum is a local drum that can make different sounds by squeezing it. 🥁
• Gong: A gong is a metal instrument that makes a loud, ringing sound. 🔔

4. Create Sound with Any Man-Made Instrument:

• You can use a spoon and a pot to make a clanging sound. 🥄
• You can fill a bottle with water and blow across the top to make a whistling sound. 🍼
• You can tap two sticks together to make a clicking sound. 🪵

Let’s explore these sounds and try making music together! 😊

Class Activity Discussion :

1. What is sound energy?
   • Sound energy is the energy that we hear.
2. What makes sound?
   • Vibrations make sound.
3. What sound does a dog make?
   • A dog barks.
4. What sound does a cat make?
   • A cat meows.
5. What is a local instrument?
   • An instrument made from local materials.
6. Can a drum make sound?
   • Yes, a drum makes a thumping sound.
7. What is a shekere?
   • A shekere is a local instrument made from a gourd and beads.
8. What sound does a bell make?
   • A bell makes a ringing sound.
9. How can you make sound with a pot?
   • You can tap a spoon on it.
10. What sound does a flute make?
    • A flute makes a soft, whistling sound.
11. How do you make sound with water in a bottle?
    • Blow across the top of the bottle.
12. What is a talking drum?
    • A drum that can change its sound by squeezing it.
13. Can you use sticks to make sound?
    • Yes, you can tap sticks together.
14. What does a bird sound like?
    • Birds sing or chirp.
15. What sound does a gong make?
    • A gong makes a loud, ringing sound.

Remember, you can create music with different sounds! 😊

Sources of Sound Energy In Our Community.

Evaluation :

1. A dog makes a ______ sound. a. chirping b. barking c. mooing d. buzzing
2. A cat makes a ______ sound. a. whistling b. mooing c. meowing d. clucking
3. A drum makes a ______ sound. a. ringing b. thumping c. mooing d. buzzing
4. A flute makes a ______ sound. a. clicking b. beeping c. chirping d. whistling
5. Birds make a ______ sound. a. mooing b. chirping c. meowing d. buzzing
6. A bell makes a ______ sound. a. clapping b. ringing c. mooing d. clucking
7. Tapping two sticks together makes a ______ sound. a. strumming b. buzzing c. clicking d. mooing
8. A shekere is a local instrument that makes a ______ sound. a. ringing b. thumping c. rattling d. mooing
9. A guitar makes a ______ sound. a. strumming b. chirping c. mooing d. buzzing
10. A talking drum can ______ its sound. a. lose b. ignore c. change d. keep
11. Blowing across the top of a bottle makes a ______ sound. a. mooing b. ringing c. clicking d. whistling
12. A gong makes a ______ sound. a. mooing b. ringing c. chirping d. buzzing
13. You can tap a spoon on a pot to make a ______ sound. a. clanging b. mooing c. buzzing d. chirping
14. Wind chimes make a ______ sound. a. buzzing b. mooing c. clanging d. tinkling
15. A cow makes a ______ sound. a. chirping b. mooing c. buzzing d. clapping

Hope you have fun exploring and learning about different sounds! 😊

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was about light energy.

• Teacher asks pupils about what they remember about light and sound.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic of sound energy and local instruments.

• Explains sound energy and objects that produce sound.
• Shows pictures and plays videos of sounds from objects, animals, and instruments.

Step 3: The teacher allows pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when necessary.

• Encourages pupils to imitate sounds from objects and animals.
• Shows pupils how to use local instruments and create their own sounds.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explains the topic using simple language and examples.
• Demonstrates different sounds from objects and instruments.
• Guides pupils in making their own local instruments.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the teacher’s explanation and watch demonstrations.
• Try imitating sounds from objects and animals.
• Create their own local instruments and make sounds with them.

Assessment:

• The teacher asks ten evaluation questions to check understanding.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What sound does a dog make?
2. What sound does a bell make?
3. Name an instrument that makes a whistling sound.
4. What sound does a cat make?
5. What instrument makes a thumping sound?
6. How can you make sound with a bottle?
7. Name an instrument you can make from a gourd and beads.
8. What sound does a cow make?
9. What sound does a drum make?
10. How can you make sound with two sticks?

Conclusion:

• The teacher goes around to check pupils’ answers.
• Provides feedback and corrects any mistakes.
• Praises pupils for their participation and creativity.

Explore Sound Energy: Different Sounds and Local Instruments!