Measuring noise (KS3)

KS3 Measuring Noise

Measuring the amount of noise produced by different activities.

In this activity learners will measure noise produced by a range of activities using a sound meter to help them understand how noise is measured and that high noise levels can damage our hearing.

This activity could be used as a main lesson activity to teach learners about sound, as part of a scheme of learning covering sound waves and how sound is generated or as part of a wider topic area covering health and safety considerations in the workshop.

Materials

Sound meters (or smart phones with sound meter apps)

Calculator

Graph paper (for extension activity)