Shape Shifters — Sample Activity

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Overview

In this video, we explore the difference between sound and silence.
Follow along with the instructions and watch how we can see and hear sound and silence using a grid.
Children will listen carefully, spot the sounds and quiet moments, and join in with the activity using claps, actions or symbols.

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Contributes to Learning Outcomes

KS1 (Years 1–2)

play tuned and untuned instruments musically
experiment with, create, select and combine sounds using the interrelated dimensions of music

KS2 (Years 3–6)

use and understand staff and other musical notations

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