In this lesson, students will make their own instruments.

Curriculum content descriptions
VCSSU049

Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed

ST1-1WS-S

Observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas

ST1-2DP-T

Uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity

ST1-8PW-S

Describes common forms of energy and explores some characteristics of sound energy

ST1-9PW-ST

Investigates how forces and energy are used in products

ST1-10ES-S

Recognises observable changes occurring in the sky and on the land and identifies Earthโ€™s resources

ACSSU020

Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed

ACSHE021

Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events

VCSSU041

People use science in their daily lives

ST1-4LW-S

Describes observable features of living things and their environments

ST1-5LW-T

Identifies how plants and animals are used for food and fibre products

ACSHE022

People use science in their daily lives, including when caring for their environment and living things

VCSIS050

Respond to and pose questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events

ST1-6MW-S

Identifies that materials can be changed or combined

ST1-7MW-T

Describes how the properties of materials determine their use

ACSIS024

Pose and respond to questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events

VCSIS052

Use informal measurements in the collection and recording of observations

ACSIS026

Use informal measurements to collect and record observations, using digital technologies as appropriate

VCSIS053

Use a range of methods, including drawings and provided tables, to sort information

ST1-3DP-T

Describes, follows and represents algorithms to solve problems

ST1-11DI-T

Identifies the components of digital systems and explores how data is represented

ACSIS027

Use a range of methods to sort information, including drawings and provided tables and through discussion, compare observations with predictions

VCSIS054

Compare observations and predictions with those of others

ACSIS213

Compare observations with those of others

VCSIS055

Represent and communicate observations and ideas about changes in objects and events in a variety of ways

ACSIS029

Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways

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