Interactive

Decibel Scale

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Turn it up! Sound scientists explore the decibel scale through an interactive that calculates movement up and down the scale. Part of a series of interactives that explore sounds and waves, the resource includes a help feature to support pupils as they work through the lesson.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Add the interactive to a sound unit so scholars can practice working with the decibel scale
  • How loud is that? Tackle the question by giving examples of the decibel level of common noisy things
Classroom Considerations
  • The interactive requires Internet access, but it is compatible with all sorts of laptops and smart devices
Pros
  • Pupils have access to a handy calculator on every screen they encounter
  • The related resources help you enrich the lesson
Cons
  • None
NGSS