Science·Waves, Light & Sound·conceptual
Sound Fading with Distance
Recognise that sounds get fainter as the distance from the sound source increases
Suggested ages 8–9
Learning journey
Your child is discovering how sound works — understanding that sounds are vibrations that travel through air, water, and solids, and exploring how pitch and volume relate to the strength of these vibrations.
Evidence of understanding
- State that sound gets quieter as distance from the source increases
- Describe an observation or investigation demonstrating this pattern
- Explain that vibrations spread out and get weaker as they travel further from the source
Assessment prompt
Can Sound Fading with Distance explain why a friend's voice gets harder to hear the further away they walk?
Standards alignment
Y4.Sci.Snd.5GB · uk-nc-2013
Sound fading over distance
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2