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SOUND

Truth to Teach (Source)

1 Kings 19:9-13 Elijah hears the gentle whisper of God.

John 1:14 ‘The Word became flesh and made his dwelling amongst us.’

Romans 10:17 ‘Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the
message is heard through the word of Christ.’

 God communicates with his people through speaking and through the Living Word coming to
earth.

 Music can be used to worship God.

 Sounds are produced by vibrating objects.

 Sounds are heard when the vibrations reach our ears.

 It takes time for sound to travel.

 Vibrations from sound sources can travel through a variety of materials.

 Some materials are better at absorbing sounds than others.

 The pitch and loudness of sounds produced by some vibrating objects can be changed.

 We can reduce and increase sounds.

 The human ear has intricate parts, each with a function.

Way to Work (Means)

Week 1
What is sound?
Variety of sounds
Sound travels through different materials

Week 2
Hearing sounds
Human ear

Week 3
Reducing sounds

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