The jungle book: How sounds are made
Use this presentation to read the story, hear the sounds of the jungle, investigate how sounds are made and discover how we hear them.
How can I use this with my class?
Use these resources to explore how sounds are made through The Jungle Book. Use the presentation to describe the story of The Jungle book, hear the different sounds of the jungle and explore that sounds are made through vibrations.
There are simple investigations to carry out with your class which allow them to see vibrations to improve their understanding. Your class could explain what they’ve learned to friends and family or draw diagrams before being introduced to jobs which require people to understand how sound works.
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