ICSE Class 5 Science, Unit 8: Sound and Noise
From the CISCE curriculum. 7 key concepts, about 3 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
The theme ‘Sound and Noise’ has been included in the Science curriculum with the aim of developing awareness regarding the negative effects of noise on health. The theme will discuss ways of reducing noise in the surroundings. It also aims to generate understanding of the difference between noise and sound, causes of noise in the surroundings and uses of sound as warning signals.
Your child should be able to
- identify objects that produce pleasant sounds and objects that produce unpleasant sounds
- recognise sounds produced by some common objects
- identify sounds produced by some animals and mimic them
- identify sounds produced by trees and fallen leaves
- appreciate the importance of sound as a warning signal to save life
- enlist causes of noise pollution
- suggest some ways to reduce noise in the surroundings
- discuss how loud sound affects health
Key concepts in this unit
- Sounds made by common objects (clock, whistle, tea kettle, cooker, piano, call bell, flute, etc.).
- Sound made by living beings – plants, animals, human beings.
- Sound made by trees and fallen leaves.
- Pleasant and unpleasant sounds.
- Warning sounds (fire alarm, ambulance siren).
- Harmful effect of loud noise (vehicle, loud speaker, fire cracker).
- Ways to reduce noise pollution.
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.