Sounds of energy

Grade 1 Science 

Content

• Light and sound can be produced and their properties can be changed
  • Natural and artificial sources of light and sound

Curricular competencies

Questioning and predicting

• Demonstrate curiosity and a sense of wonder about the world

Planning and conducting

• Make and record observations

Processing and analyzing data and information

• Experience and interpret the local environment

Evaluating

• Consider some environmental consequences of their actions

Communicating

• Communicate observations and ideas using oral or written language, drawing

Noise pollution

Noise or sound pollution refers to sounds that are annoying and disrupt activities of animals including humans. Mainly, these sounds are caused by artificial sounds like: cars/transportation engines, car horns, ambulance sirens, construction noise, and music playing. The effects on animals and humans can be extensive affecting:

• Hearing
• Sleep patterns
• Cognitive functions
• Behaviours 
• Feeding patterns

Reducing noise pollution helps reduce the impacts on animals including us and often results in energy conservation as many artificial sounds are caused by sources that rely on power to operate. 

The activities in this lesson provide an opportunity to assess individual students on their ability to:

• Listen and be curious about the world
• Record and communicate their observations
• Sort the information into 2 categories: natural and artificial sounds
• Understand that there are quieter choices to the artificial sounds we hear that also save energy.